Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH?.
Properties:
1. It is highly soluble in water, and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air.
2. NaOH is insoluble in ether and other non-polar solvents.
3. It is an odorless compound.
Uses:
Sodium hydroxide is used in many industries: in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents, and as a drain cleaner.
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