Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

Übersicht

Zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to produce zinc sulfate and hydrogen gas. This is a straightforward single replacement reaction used in laboratory hydrogen generation. Zinc granules dissolve steadily with visible gas evolution.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Zinc Zn 1 (s)
Reaktant Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produkt Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produkt Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Zinc galvanization protects steel from corrosion partly because zinc preferentially reacts with environmental acids instead of the underlying iron.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Zinc sulfate is used in agriculture as a micronutrient supplement for crops, in the rayon manufacturing process, and in zinc electroplating baths.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Single Replacement
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-155,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -155.0 kJ/mol.