Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Zinc Zn 1 (s)
Réactif Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produit Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produit Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

Zinc sulfate is used in agriculture as a micronutrient supplement for crops, in the rayon manufacturing process, and in zinc electroplating baths.

Propriétés

Type
Single Replacement
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-155,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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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.