Formation of Zinc Sulfide

Zn + S → ZnS

Обзор

Zinc and sulfur react when ignited to form zinc sulfide with a bright flash. Zinc sulfide is a luminescent material that glows when exposed to UV light. The mineral form, sphalerite, is the most important ore of zinc worldwide.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Zinc Zn	1	(s)
Реагент	Sulfur S	1	(s)

Пример из жизни

Glow-in-the-dark paint and watch dials historically contained zinc sulfide as the phosphorescent material.

Промышленное значение

Zinc sulfide is used in phosphorescent coatings, X-ray and television screens, and as a precursor to zinc metal extraction. Sphalerite mining is the primary source of zinc globally.

Свойства

Тип: Synthesis
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -205,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Formation of Sulfur Dioxide Formation of Hydrogen Sulfide Formation of Carbon Monoxide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Zinc Sulfide?

The balanced equation is: Zn + S → ZnS.

What type of reaction is Formation of Zinc Sulfide?

Formation of Zinc Sulfide is a synthesis reaction.

Is Formation of Zinc Sulfide exothermic or endothermic?

Formation of Zinc Sulfide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -205.0 kJ/mol.