What mass of salt is formed by the interaction of 130 grams of zinc with sulfuric acid?

The reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid is described by the following chemical reaction equation.

Zn + H2SO4 = ZnSO4 + H2;

1 mole of metal reacts with 1 mole of acid. In this case, 1 mol of salt is synthesized and 1 mol of gaseous hydrogen is released.

Let’s calculate the chemical amount of a substance in 130 grams of zinc.

M Zn = 65 grams / mol;

N Zn = 130/65 = 2 mol;

The same chemical amount of zinc sulfate will be synthesized.

Let’s calculate its weight.

M ZnSO4 = 65 + 32 + 16 x 4 = 161 grams / mol;

m ZnSO4 = 161 x 2 = 322 grams;