1.1 HgSO4, also known as Mercury (II) Sulfate, is a chemical compound of the sulfate group, denoted as HgSO4.
1.2 The molar mass of HgSO4 is 296.65 g/mol.
1.3 The atomic mass consists of: Hg – 200.59 g/mol; S – 32.06 g/mol; O – 4*16 g/mol.
1.3.1 A molecule of HgSO4 contains 1 mercury atom, 1 sulfur atom, and 4 oxygen atoms.
1.4 The ions of HgSO4 include Hg2+ and SO42-.
2.1 Physical properties of HgSO4:
- State: Solid at room temperature.
- Color: White or slightly yellow.
- Odor: No specific smell.
- PH: Neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties of HgSO4:
- Highly toxic, can be fatal if swallowed.
- Relatively soluble in water and acid.
- Some common chemical reactions of HgSO4:
- Reaction with metal: HgSO4 + Cu -> CuSO4 + Hg
- Reaction with acid: HgSO4 + 2HCl -> HgCl2 + H2SO4
- Reaction with salt: HgSO4 + 2NaCl -> HgCl2 + Na2SO4
4.1 In the laboratory, HgSO4 is usually prepared through the reaction between mercury and sulfuric acid, with the equation: Hg + H2SO4(concentrated -> , hot) → HgSO4 + SO2 + H2O ->
4.2 In industry, HgSO4 is typically prepared through the reaction between mercury and hot concentrated sulfuric acid.