Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2

Ikhtisar

Magnesium reacts vigorously with dilute sulfuric acid to produce magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) and hydrogen gas. The reaction is rapid with vigorous effervescence and considerable heat generation. Magnesium ribbon dissolves quickly.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Magnesium Mg 1 (s)
Reaktan Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produk Magnesium Sulfate MgSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produk Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) used in bath soaks is the same compound produced by this acid-metal reaction.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is used in agriculture as a soil conditioner, in medicine as a laxative and eclampsia treatment, and in the production of beer.

Sifat

Jenis
Single Replacement
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-466,9 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Mg + H₂SO₄ → MgSO₄ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Magnesium Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -466.9 kJ/mol.