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Sodium Acetate

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sodium acetate is a sodium salt of acetic acid and has the chemical formula C2H3NaO2. It's often used in heating pads, hand warmers, and hot ice.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 Endothermic and Exothermic Processes

Unit 6

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