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How is sodium nitrate prepared from sodium hydroxide?

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Here’s a step-by-step outline of the process:

Mixing: Sodium hydroxide (usually in an aqueous solution) is mixed with nitric acid (also in an aqueous solution).
Reaction: The acid-base neutralization reaction occurs, producing sodium nitrate and water.
Separation: The sodium nitrate solution is then evaporated to crystallize the sodium nitrate.
Drying: The crystals are filtered and dried to obtain solid sodium nitrate.
This method is straightforward and commonly used in laboratory and industrial settings.