Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide

Fe + S → FeS

Descripción general

Iron filings react with sulfur powder when heated to form iron(II) sulfide. This is a classic demonstration reaction in chemistry education, showing the difference between a mixture and a compound. Unlike the original mixture, iron sulfide cannot be separated with a magnet.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Iron Fe 1 (s)
Reactivo Sulfur S 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

This reaction is commonly demonstrated in school chemistry labs using iron filings and powdered sulfur with a Bunsen burner.

Importancia industrial

El sulfuro de hierro (pirita) es importante en la minería como indicador de yacimientos de oro. El sulfuro de hierro sintético se usa en la producción de pigmentos y materiales de azufre.

Propiedades

Tipo
Synthesis
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-100,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide?
The balanced equation is: Fe + S → FeS.
What type of reaction is Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide?
Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Iron(II) Sulfide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -100.0 kJ/mol.