Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid

Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2H2O

Descripción general

Calcium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid to form calcium sulfate and water. The product calcium sulfate is a sparingly soluble salt that partially precipitates. This reaction produces gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate), one of the most important construction materials.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)₂ 1 (s)
Reactivo Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Producto Calcium Sulfate CaSO₄ 1 (s)
Producto Water H₂O 2 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Gypsum board (drywall) used in virtually every modern building is made from calcium sulfate, which can be produced by this type of reaction.

Importancia industrial

El sulfato de calcio (yeso) se utiliza en paneles de yeso, escayola, retardador de cemento y como aditivo alimentario. La desulfuración de gases de combustión utiliza cal para reaccionar con SO₂, produciendo yeso como subproducto.

Propiedades

Tipo
Double Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-109,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Ca(OH)₂ + H₂SO₄ → CaSO₄ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -109.0 kJ/mol.