Zinc Sulfide Precipitation

ZnSO4 + Na2S → ZnS↓ + Na2SO4

Ikhtisar

Zinc sulfate reacts with sodium sulfide to form a white precipitate of zinc sulfide (Ksp = 2 × 10⁻²⁵). ZnS occurs naturally as the mineral sphalerite, the most important zinc ore. Zinc sulfide phosphors are used in cathode ray tubes and luminous paints.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produk Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Glow-in-the-dark toys and watch dials often use zinc sulfide phosphors doped with copper, which glow green after light exposure.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Sphalerite (ZnS) is the world's most important zinc ore. ZnS phosphors are used in display technology, X-ray screens, and luminescent coatings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Sulfide Precipitation?
The balanced equation is: ZnSO₄ + Na₂S → ZnS↓ + Na₂SO₄.
What type of reaction is Zinc Sulfide Precipitation?
Zinc Sulfide Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.
Is Zinc Sulfide Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?
Zinc Sulfide Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -65.0 kJ/mol.