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Definition of Al2S6:
1.1 Names: Al2S6, also known as the chemical compound between aluminum and sulfur, is called Aluminum Sulfide in English.
1.2 Molecular weight: The molecular weight of Al2S6 is 150.158 g/mol.
1.3 Molecular structure: A molecule of Al2S6 consists of 2 aluminum atoms and 6 sulfur atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Al2S6 does not form ions because it does not create a solution. -
Properties of Al2S6:
2.1 Physical properties of Al2S6: Al2S6 is solid at room temperature, has a color ranging from white to light yellow, has no specific smell, and its pH is undefined.
2.2 Chemical properties of Al2S6: Al2S6 easily reacts with water to create H2S – a type of toxic gas. -
Common chemical equation of Al2S6:
Al2S6 + 6H2O -> 2Al(OH)3 + 3H2S -
Synthesis of Al2S6:
4.1 Lab synthesis of Al2S6: Al2S6 can be synthesized by reacting aluminum with sulfur according to the equation:
2Al + 3S -> Al2S6.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Al2S6: Al2S6 is not produced on an industrial scale due to its rather unstable chemical properties.