Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation

ZnSO₄ + 2NaOH → Zn(OH)₂↓ + Na₂SO₄

Visão geral

Zinc sulfate reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a white gelatinous precipitate of zinc hydroxide (Ksp = 3.0 × 10⁻¹⁷). Zn(OH)₂ is amphoteric, dissolving in excess NaOH to form the zincate ion [Zn(OH)₄]²⁻. This amphoteric behavior is a diagnostic test for zinc in qualitative analysis.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄	1	(aq)
Reagente	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	2	(aq)
Produto	Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄	1	(aq)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Calamine lotion contains zinc compounds that form protective precipitates on skin, soothing itching from insect bites and rashes.

Importância industrial

A precipitação de hidróxido de zinco é utilizada na recuperação de zinco de águas residuais, na produção de loção de calamina e como precursor de óxido de zinco.

Propriedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -38,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation?

The balanced equation is: ZnSO₄ + 2NaOH → Zn(OH)₂↓ + Na₂SO₄.

What type of reaction is Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation?

Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.

Is Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?

Zinc Hydroxide Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -38.0 kJ/mol.