Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

Descripción general

Zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to produce zinc sulfate and hydrogen gas. This is a straightforward single replacement reaction used in laboratory hydrogen generation. Zinc granules dissolve steadily with visible gas evolution.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Zinc Zn 1 (s)
Reactivo Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Producto Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
Producto Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Zinc galvanization protects steel from corrosion partly because zinc preferentially reacts with environmental acids instead of the underlying iron.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en el decapado de superficies galvanizadas, producción de sulfato de zinc y generación de hidrógeno.

Propiedades

Tipo
Single Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-155,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -155.0 kJ/mol.