2 Chemistry -- Heavy Metals: Zinc

What happens when zinc reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid ?

What happens when zinc reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid ?

zinc will react with sulphuric acid forming zinc sulphate dissolved in solution and releasing hydrogen gas.
Zn + conc. 2 H2SO4→ ZnSO4 + SO2 + 2 H2O

zinc will react with sulphuric acid forming zinc sulphate dissolved in solution and releasing hydrogen gas.
Zn + conc. 2 H2SO4→ ZnSO4 + SO2 + 2 H2O

More questions on Heavy Metals: Zinc

List the uses of Zinc.

The uses of Zinc are:

1. It is used for manufacturing like creating roofing materials or makingzinc oxide.

2. It is used for various purposes ranging from sunscreens to solar cells to nuclear reactors.

3. The metal helps in maintaining the balance of enzymes in the human body.

4. It is used as a white pigment for oil-based paints.

5. Zinc sulfide is used for making fluorescent lights, x-ray screens as well as luminous paints

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