Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid

Sn + 2HCl → SnCl2 + H2

Übersicht

Tin reacts slowly with hydrochloric acid to produce tin(II) chloride (stannous chloride) and hydrogen gas. Tin is relatively low in the activity series, so the reaction is sluggish at room temperature but proceeds at a reasonable rate when heated.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Tin Sn 1 (s)
Reaktant Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Produkt Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Tin cans (steel coated with tin) are resistant to food acids partly because tin reacts slowly with acids, protecting the steel underneath.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Tin(II) chloride is used as a reducing agent in analytical chemistry, in tin electroplating, and as a sensitizer in silvering mirrors.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Single Replacement
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-80,4 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Sn + 2HCl → SnCl₂ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid?
Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -80.4 kJ/mol.