This equation describes the oxidation process of barium sulfide (BaS) when it comes into contact with oxygen (O2) to produce barium sulfite (BaSO3).
Barium sulfide (BaS), a white solid substance, reacts with oxygen (O2), a colorless gas, to produce barium sulfite (BaSO3), another white solid substance.
- Reaction conditions
Under standard temperature and pressure conditions, this reaction needs to be stimulated by heat or by other means to proceed.
This reaction requires the presence of oxygen, so it must be conducted in an oxygen-containing environment or in the air.
- Reaction process
The reaction process begins when the particles of barium sulfide come into contact with oxygen. The oxygen molecules will affect the barium sulfide, causing an oxidation reaction, producing barium sulfite.
The reaction is quite simple and fast, without the need for the help of a catalyst.
- Phenomena that occur
During the reaction, we cannot see a significant change in color or shape because both the reactants and the product are white solids. However, if the reaction occurs at a high temperature, we can see luminescence or heat emission.