What is Sodium bisulfate?
[[File:NaHSO4.JPG|thumb|Sodium bisulfate]] '''Sodium bisulfate''', also known as '''sodium hydrogen sulfate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is NaHSO<sub>4</sub>. It is made of [[sodium]] and [[bisulfate]] [[ion]]s. It is a white [[crystalline]] solid. It is an [[acid]], though not as strong as sulfuric acid. It can be made by reacting smaller amounts of [[sodium hydroxide]] and [[sulfuric acid]]. If too much sodium hydroxide is used, [[sodium sulfate]] is made instead. It is also made by reacting [[sodium chloride]] and [[sulfuric acid]] when heated. This reaction also makes [[hydrogen chloride]]. It is used to lower pH (made things more acidic). ==Related pages== *[[Sulfite]] *[[Sodium sulfite]] *[[Sulfate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]]