Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

Visão geral

Zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to produce zinc sulfate and hydrogen gas. This is a straightforward single replacement reaction used in laboratory hydrogen generation. Zinc granules dissolve steadily with visible gas evolution.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Zinc Zn 1 (s)
Reagente Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produto Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
Produto Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Zinc galvanization protects steel from corrosion partly because zinc preferentially reacts with environmental acids instead of the underlying iron.

Importância industrial

O sulfato de zinco é utilizado na agricultura como suplemento de micronutrientes para culturas, no processo de fabrico de raiom e em banhos de galvanoplastia de zinco.

Propriedades

Tipo
Single Replacement
Reversível
Não
Energia
Exotérmico
ΔH
-155,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂.
What type of reaction is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is a single replacement reaction.
Is Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -155.0 kJ/mol.