Educational summary of documented chemical interactions. Do NOT attempt any of these mixtures. If an accidental mix occurs, evacuate, ventilate, and call emergency services. Terms of use.
Chemical mixture
Can you mix Nitric acid and Sodium hydroxide?
⚠Dangerous. Strongly exothermic neutralization.
What happens
Concentrated nitric acid and caustic release large amounts of heat. NOx fumes possible from partial decomposition.
Reaction products
- Sodium nitrate
- Water
If contact happens
Dilute first. Perform under a fume hood.
Other common mixtures
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ammonia☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Vinegar (acetic acid)☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrochloric acid☠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Isopropyl alcohol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Ethanol⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Hydrogen peroxide⚠Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) + Acetone⚠Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide!Sulfuric acid + Sodium hydroxide⚠
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