Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation

FeSO4 + Na2S → FeS↓ + Na2SO4

Tổng quan

Iron(II) sulfate reacts with sodium sulfide to form a black precipitate of iron(II) sulfide (Ksp = 6 × 10⁻¹⁸). FeS reacts with dilute acids to produce hydrogen sulfide gas with its characteristic rotten egg smell. The mineral form is troilite, found in meteorites.

Người tham gia

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Sản phẩm Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)

Ví dụ thực tế

The black spots in hard-boiled eggs at the yolk-white junction are iron sulfide, formed by reaction of iron in the yolk with sulfur from the egg white.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Iron sulfide is encountered in the petroleum industry as a corrosion product in sour gas wells and is the mineral pyrrhotite in geological formations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation?
The balanced equation is: FeSO₄ + Na₂S → FeS↓ + Na₂SO₄.
What type of reaction is Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation?
Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.
Is Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?
Iron(II) Sulfide Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -75.0 kJ/mol.