BeO is ionic and amphoteric in nature as it can react with acid and a base. H2SO4 king of all acids is known as the oil of vitriol. Let us see how the BeO reacts with the H2SO4.
BeO is insoluble in water due to its high lattice energy and can not conduct the electricity but can flow heat at a high rate, so it is a good thermal conductor. Sulfur in H2SO4 is sp3 hybridized with a C2 point symmetry group and tetrahedral shape. It is reactive to metals, ionizes 100 %, and acts as a battery acid.
In this article, we will discuss important facts about the chemical reactions of beryllia (BeO) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) such as reaction enthalpy, the heat required, the product formed, the type of reaction, the type of intermolecular forces between their compounds, etc.
What is the product of H2SO4 + BeO
Beryllium Sulfate (BeSO4) and water (H2O) are produced by the reaction of H2SO4 + BeO.
BeO + H2SO4 → BeSO4 + H2O
What type of reaction is H2SO4 + BeO
H2SO4 + BeO falls under neutralization (acid – base), Double Displacement (Salt metathesis), redox, and exothermic reaction.
How to balance H2SO4 + BeO
BeO + H2SO4 → BeSO4 + H2O is already a balanced reaction because all atoms of each element are equal in number.
H2SO4 + BeO titration
The titration of H2SO4 is not valid against BeO.
H2SO4 + BeO net ionic equation
The net ionic equation of H2SO4 + BeO is as follows:
BeO (s) +2 H+ (aq) +SO42– (aq) = BeSO4 (s) + H2O (l)
To get the net ionic equation for H2SO4 + BeO, we should follow the steps given below:
- Write the general balanced molecular equation.
- BeO + H2SO4 → BeSO4 + H2O
- Now the solubility equation for H2SO4 + BeO, is written by labeling the state or phase (s, l, g or aq) of each substance in the balanced molecular equation of H2SO4 + BeO.
- BeO (s) + H2SO4 (aq) → BeSO4 (s) + H2O (l)
- Break all aquatic soluble ionic substances into their corresponding ions to get the balanced ionic equation.
- BeO (s) +2 H+ (aq) +SO42– (aq) = BeSO4 (s) + H2O (l)
- To get the net ionic equation, remove spectator ions from the reactant and product side of the balanced ionic equation. But spectator ions are not present in this reaction.
- Finally, the net ionic equation for H2SO4 + BeO, is:
- BeO (s) +2 H+ (aq) +SO42– (aq) = BeSO4 (s) + H2O (l)
H2SO4 + BeO conjugate pairs
The conjugate pairs (compounds differ by one proton in their respective pair) in BeO + H2SO4 are:
- The conjugate base of H2SO4 acid is HSO4–.
- The conjugate base of H2O is OH–.
- BeO and BeSO4 do not have their conjugate pairs because both compounds do not contain hydrogen atom that can remove as proton ion.
H2SO4 + BeO intermolecular forces
The intermolecular forces that work on H2SO4, BeO, BeSO4, SO2 and H2O are-
- Dipole-dipole force, London dispersion force, and hydrogen bonding are present in H2SO4 molecules due to their polar and unsymmetrical nature.
- The electrostatic force of attraction is present in the ionic compound BeO.
- The electrostatic force of attraction is present in BeSO4 due to its giant ionic structure.
- Hydrogen bonds, dipole-induced dipole forces, and London dispersion forces exist in H2O due to their strong polar and ionic nature.
H2SO4 + BeO reaction enthalpy
The net enthalpy change of the reaction H2SO4 + BeO is -148.7 kJ/mol. The value is gained from the following mathematical calculation.
| Compound | Standard Formation Enthalpy (ΔfH°(Kj/mol)) |
|---|---|
| H2SO4 | -735.13 |
| BeO | −599 |
| BeSO4 | -1197 |
| H2O | -285.83 |
- ΔH°f = ΣΔH°f (products) – ΣΔH°f (reactants) (kJ/mol)
- ΔHf = [( -1197 ) +(-285.83) -((-599) +(-735.13 )] kJ/mol
- ΔHf = -148.7 kJ/mol
Is H2SO4 + BeO a buffer solution
H2SO4 + BeO is not a buffer solution because H2SO4 is a strong acid and a buffer solution contains a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid.
Is H2SO4 + BeO a complete reaction
H2SO4 + BeO is a complete reaction because in this reaction H2SO4 and BeO are completely consumed and neutralized into the final product (BeSO4, H2O ) successfully.
Is H2SO4 + BeO an exothermic or endothermic reaction
H2SO4 + BeO reaction is an exothermic reaction because the net change of enthalpy is negative (i.e., ΔHf < 0, -148.7 kJ/mol) where the -ve sign interprets the following facts about the reaction:
- 148.7 kJ/mol heat is released by the reactants H2SO4 and BeO due to the formation of less energetic acid BeSO4.
- Heat emission by H2SO4 and BeO rises the energy of surroundings and makes the products stable.
Is H2SO4 + BeO a redox reaction
H2SO4 + BeO is not a redox reaction because the oxidation state of each element in this reaction remains the same even after the completion of the reaction.
Is H2SO4 + BeO a prcipitation reaction
H2SO4 + BeO is a precipitation reaction because the completion of the reaction provides the BeSO4 as the main product which is in a solid state and precipitated out from the reaction mixture through filtration.
Is H2SO4 + BeO reversible or irreversible reaction
H2SO4 + BeO is an irreversible reaction because the products BeSO4 and H2O are stable so they do not need to react with each other to form reactants back.
Is H2SO4 + BeO displacement reaction
H2SO4 + BeO is a double displacement reaction because, in this reaction, sulfate ion (SO42–) and oxide ion (O2- ) exchange their places with each other to form new products, BeSO4 and H2O.
Conclusion
This article concludes that H2SO4 + BeO reaction is carried out through a double displacement reaction in which BeO acts as a base and H2SO4 as an acid. Reactants are completely neutralized through the emission of heat into the surroundings and formed more stable products.
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