Reaction with acidic oxides Sodium hydroxide also reacts with acidic oxides, such as sulfur dioxide. Such reactions are often used to "scrub" harmful acidic gases (like and ) produced in the burning of coal and thus prevent their release into the atmosphere. For example,
Reaction with acidic oxides Sodium hydroxide also reacts with acidic oxides, such as sulfur dioxide Such reactions are often used to "scrub" harmful acidic gases (like and ) produced in the burning of coal and thus prevent their release into the atmosphere. For example