Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation

BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl

Aperçu

Barium chloride reacts with sodium sulfate to form an insoluble white precipitate of barium sulfate and sodium chloride. This is the standard qualitative test for sulfate ions in solution. Barium sulfate is extremely insoluble, forming immediately as a dense white precipitate.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄	1	(aq)
Produit	Barium Sulfate BaSO₄	1	(s)
Produit	Sodium Chloride NaCl	2	(aq)

Exemple du quotidien

This precipitation reaction is used in medical imaging, as the barium sulfate produced is the basis for barium meal X-ray contrast agents.

Importance industrielle

Used in analytical chemistry for sulfate testing, in the production of barium sulfate for medical imaging, and as a paint pigment (blanc fixe).

Propriétés

Type: Double Replacement
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
ΔH: -24,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation?

The balanced equation is: BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl.

What type of reaction is Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation?

Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation is a double replacement reaction.

Is Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?

Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -24.5 kJ/mol.