BRAINCAKESodium Bromide
In the reaction of sodium bromide with sulfuric acid, the sulfuric acid acts as an acid and donates a proton to the halide.
Misty fumes of HBr are observed.
NaBr + H2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HBr
A redox reaction also occurs:
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Key terms in this lesson
- reducing agent
- A substance that donates electrons to another species, causing it to be reduced, while it is itself oxidised.
- oxidation number
- A number assigned to an atom showing its degree of oxidation, based on the electrons it would gain or lose if all bonds were ionic.
More in Group 7
- Halogen-Halide Displacement Reactions
- Halogen Disproportionation Reactions
- Reaction of Halides with Sulfuric Acid
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Iodide
- Test for Halide Ions
- Hydrogen Halides as Acids
- Reaction with Ammonia
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