Zinc Reacting with Sulfuric Acid

Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

概述

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.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Zinc Zn 1 (s)
反应物 Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
产物 Zinc Sulfate ZnSO₄ 1 (aq)
产物 Hydrogen H 1 (g)

日常示例

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

工业重要性

硫酸锌用于农业微量锌肥、锌电镀和锌白颜料生产,是重要的锌盐工业产品,对纠正土壤缺锌有重要作用。

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.