- Definition of Cs2SO6
- Common name: Cesium sulfate
- English name: Cesium sulfate
- Atomic composition: Cs2SO6 includes 2 Cesium atoms, 1 Sulfur atom, and 6 Oxygen atoms
- Molecular mass: The total mass of the atoms in Cs2SO6 is: 2(133) (Cesium) + (32)(Sulfur) + 6 -> (16) (Oxygen) = 412 g/mol
- Molecular structure: The Cs2SO6 molecule consists of 2 Cesium ions (Cs+) combined with 1 sulfate ion (SO4-2)
- Ion structure: Cesium (Cs+) has an electron configuration in the outermost layer with 1 electron, the sulfate ion (SO4-2) consists of 1 sulfur atom and 4 oxygen atoms with a tetrahedron shape.
- Properties:
- Physical properties: Cs2SO6 is a white, odorless powder, highly soluble in water and has electrical conductivity.
- Chemical properties: Cs2SO6 can react with acids to form new compounds
- Common chemical equations:
Since Cs2SO6 is not a common reactant, it is difficult to provide examples of reactions with metals, acids, nonmetals, or salts.
- Preparation of Cs2SO6