H2SO4 + MgO → H2O + MgSO4
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): H2SO4 is an acid, MgO is a base.
Reactants:
- H2SO4 – Sulfuric acid
- Other names: Oil of vitriol
, Sulfuric acid, concentrated (> 51% and < 100%) , H2SO4 - Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid ; Odourless colourless oily hygroscopic liquid ; Colorless to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- Other names: Oil of vitriol
- MgO – Magnesium oxide
- Other names: Magnesia , Periclase , Magnesium oxide fume
- Appearance: White powder ; Hygroscopic fine white powder ; Finely divided white particulate dispersed in air. [Note: Exposure may occur when magnesium is burned, thermally cut, or welded upon.]
- Other names: Magnesia
Products:
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide
- Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas
- Other names: Water (H2O)
- MgSO4 – Magnesium sulfate
- Other names: Epsom salt (heptahydrate) , English salt , Bitter salts
- Appearance: White crystalline solid ; Hygroscopic odourless white crystals or powder
- Other names: Epsom salt (heptahydrate)