Formation of Cadmium Oxide

2Cd + O2 → 2CdO

Ikhtisar

Cadmium burns in oxygen with a brownish-red tint to form cadmium oxide. This reaction is significant because cadmium and its oxide are highly toxic. Cadmium oxide fumes from welding or smelting operations can cause severe and potentially fatal cadmium poisoning.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reaktan Cadmium Cd 2 (s)
Produk Cadmium Oxide CdO 2 (s)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Workers who accidentally weld on cadmium-plated metals without proper ventilation risk cadmium oxide inhalation poisoning from this reaction.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Cadmium oxide is used in nickel-cadmium batteries, as a catalyst, and in electroplating. Strict safety regulations govern its handling due to toxicity.

Sifat

Jenis
Synthesis
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-516,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Cadmium Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Cd + O₂ → 2CdO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Cadmium Oxide?
Formation of Cadmium Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Cadmium Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Cadmium Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -516.0 kJ/mol.