Formation of Zinc Sulfide

Zn + S → ZnS

Descripción general

Zinc and sulfur react when ignited to form zinc sulfide with a bright flash. Zinc sulfide is a luminescent material that glows when exposed to UV light. The mineral form, sphalerite, is the most important ore of zinc worldwide.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Zinc Zn 1 (s)
Reactivo Sulfur S 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Glow-in-the-dark paint and watch dials historically contained zinc sulfide as the phosphorescent material.

Importancia industrial

El sulfuro de zinc se usa en recubrimientos fosforescentes, pantallas de rayos X y televisión, y como precursor en la extracción de zinc metálico mediante procesos hidrometalúrgicos.

Propiedades

Tipo
Synthesis
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-205,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Zinc Sulfide?
The balanced equation is: Zn + S → ZnS.
What type of reaction is Formation of Zinc Sulfide?
Formation of Zinc Sulfide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Zinc Sulfide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Zinc Sulfide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -205.0 kJ/mol.