Formation of Strontium Oxide

2Sr + O2 → 2SrO

Descripción general

Strontium metal burns in oxygen with a characteristic crimson-red flame to produce strontium oxide. This is a vigorous reaction due to strontium's high reactivity as an alkaline earth metal. The red color is exploited in pyrotechnics.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reactivo Strontium Sr 2 (s)
Producto Strontium Oxide SrO 2 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Red fireworks and signal flares often contain strontium compounds that produce their intense red color from strontium emission spectra.

Importancia industrial

El óxido de estroncio se usa en la producción de imanes de ferrita de estroncio, en tubos de rayos catódicos y en vidrios especiales de alta densidad para pantallas de televisión.

Propiedades

Tipo
Synthesis
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-1184,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Strontium Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Sr + O₂ → 2SrO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Strontium Oxide?
Formation of Strontium Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Strontium Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Strontium Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1184.0 kJ/mol.