Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid

Sn + 2HCl → SnCl2 + H2

Descripción general

Tin reacts slowly with hydrochloric acid to produce tin(II) chloride (stannous chloride) and hydrogen gas. Tin is relatively low in the activity series, so the reaction is sluggish at room temperature but proceeds at a reasonable rate when heated.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Tin Sn 1 (s)
Reactivo Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Producto Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Tin cans (steel coated with tin) are resistant to food acids partly because tin reacts slowly with acids, protecting the steel underneath.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en el decapado de superficies de estaño y en la preparación de cloruro de estaño como agente reductor.

Propiedades

Tipo
Single Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-80,4 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Sn + 2HCl → SnCl₂ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid?
Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Tin Reacting with Hydrochloric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -80.4 kJ/mol.