Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide

Cu + S → CuS

Ikhtisar

Copper reacts with sulfur when heated to form copper(II) sulfide, a black compound. This reaction occurs when copper is heated in the presence of sulfur vapor. Copper sulfide minerals like covellite are important copper ores.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Copper Cu 1 (s)
Reaktan Sulfur S 1 (s)

Contoh Sehari-hari

The dark tarnish that forms on copper items in sulfur-rich environments (like near hot springs) involves a similar reaction.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Copper sulfide minerals are the primary ores for copper extraction. Understanding this reaction is fundamental to copper metallurgy and mining chemistry.

Sifat

Jenis
Synthesis
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-53,1 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide?
The balanced equation is: Cu + S → CuS.
What type of reaction is Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide?
Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -53.1 kJ/mol.