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Definition of ZnSO4
1.1 Name
ZnSO4, commonly known as Zinc Sulphate in English.
1.2 Atomic structure
ZnSO4 consists of atoms of Zinc (Zn), Sulfur (S) and Oxygen (O).
1.3 Atomic mass
The atomic mass of ZnSO4 is 161.47 g/mol.
1.4 Ion structure
ZnSO4 is formed from zinc ion (Zn2+) and sulphate ion (SO4 2-). -
Properties of ZnSO4
2.1 Physical properties of ZnSO4
State: comes in powder or crystalline form, colorless or white, odorless.
pH level: in solution, ZnSO4 has neutral or slightly acidic pH.
2.2 Chemical properties of ZnSO4
ZnSO4 is a mild oxidizer, can react with metals to form metal sulfates and release zinc. -
Common chemical reactions of ZnSO4
With metals: ZnSO4 + Fe -> FeSO4 + Zn
With acids: ZnSO4 + 2NaOH -> Na2SO4 + Zn(OH)2
Does not react with non-metals and salts. -
Preparation of ZnSO4
4.1 Lab preparation of ZnSO4
Zn + H2SO4 -> ZnSO4 + H2
4.2 Industrial preparation of ZnSO4
Industrial production of ZnSO4 is mainly through the reaction of zinc with sulfuric acid.