Zinc Acetate: Overview, Questions, Preparation

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Acids, Bases and Salts Acid Strength Difference between Acid and Bas...Examples of Bases Zinc carbonate Zinc Nitrate Aluminium Phosphate Aspartic Acid Butyric Acid Tannic acid Uses of Folic Acid Uses of Acetic Acid Lactic Acid formula Uses of Citric Acid Magnesium Nitrate Barium Iodide Dilute Acids Magnesium Phosphate Uses of Hydrochloric Acid List of Strong Acids Butanoic Acid Sodium Chlorate Barium Carbonate Chloroacetic Acid Magnesium Bicarbonate Red Cabbage Indicator Sodium Hexametaphosphate Zinc Hydroxide Potassium Iodate Peroxydisulfuric Acid Ph of Acids and Bases Potassium Bromate Weak Acid Examples Weak Bases Magnesium Hydroxide Monosodium Glutamate Potassium Hydroxide Nitrous Acid Henderson Hasselbalch Equation Difference between Alkali and B...Properties of Bases Sodium Citrate Ammonium Phosphate Chemical Indicators Chromic Acid Perchloric Acid Uses of Sodium Hydroxide Zinc Acetate

Yamini Saini

Updated on Jun 30, 2021 09:44 IST

What is Zinc Acetate?

Zinc Acetate, also known as Zinc diacetate, is an acetate salt having the chemical formula ZnC₄H₆O₄. It is obtained in dihydrate and anhydrous form. It is used for the synthesis of different chemical substances. It should be carefully used as it is mildly hazardous.

Table of Contents

Physical properties of Zinc Acetate
Uses of Zinc Acetate
Zinc acetate for Class 10
Illustrations
FAQs on Zinc Acetate

Physical properties of Zinc Acetate

Let us look at the physical properties of Zinc Acetate

The molecular weight of anhydrate Zinc Acetate is 183.5 g/mol, and for dihydrate Zinc Acetate is 219.5 g/mol
The density of dihydrate Zinc Acetate is 1.735 g/cm3
The melting point of anhydrate Zinc Acetate is 237 0C, and dihydrate Zinc Acetate decomposes at 100 0C
Both anhydrate and dihydrate Zinc Acetate decomposes at boiling point
The topological polar surface area of Zinc Acetate is 80.3 Å²
It is a white crystalline solid, and it exists in two crystalline forms- wurtzite and sphalerite
It is soluble in water and insoluble in alkalies
When heated, it emits hazardous gases. So, proper precaution should be taken care of while using Zinc Acetate
The magnetic susceptibility of Zinc Acetate is -101.0.10-6 cm3/mol (+2 H2O)
The molecular shape of Zinc Acetate is tetrahedral

Uses of Zinc Acetate

After having to know about the physical properties of Zinc Acetate, let us now look at some of its uses:

In measured quantities, Zinc Acetate is used in medicines to treat cold
Zinc Acetate is also used in the manufacture of certain medicines to treat animals in some diseases. It is even used as a component in their food as well
It is also used as an indirect food additive, spices, food colouring, and food extracts
It is used in the manufacturing of different chemicals for laboratories
Zinc Acetate is used in power plants as plating inhibitors
It is used in the treatment of skin diseases and for Wilson’s disease
Zinc Acetate is used as one major component in the plastic manufacturing industry
It is also used as a significant component in cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, perfume, and soaps
Zinc Acetate is also used as a waterproofing agent

Zinc acetate for Class 10

Zinc Acetate and Zinc’s other compounds have been explained in the chapter ‘Acids, Bases, and Salts.’ You will also study about the different reactions between the acids and bases. You would also study the effects and impact of it on our daily lives.

Illustrations

Write the word equations for the following reactions.

(a) Zinc granules react with dilute sulphuric acid

(b) Aluminium powder reacts with dilute sulphuric acid

Ans- (a) Zn + H2SO4 — ZnSO4 + H2

(b) 2Al + 3H2SO4 — Al2SO4 + 3H2

Which solution produces a gas that turns lime-water milky when reacted with crushed eggshells?

HCl (b) KCl (c) LiCl (d) NaCl

Ans- (b)

Why do any acids show any kind of acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

Ans- The acidic property of acid is displayed because of Hydrogen ions. So, in the absence of water, the acid components cannot be separated to produce hydrogen ion. So, they need water to display their acidic behaviour.

FAQs on Zinc Acetate

Q. What is the chemical formula of Zinc Acetate?

A. The chemical formula of Zinc Acetate is ZnC₄H₆O₄.

Q. What is the density of Zinc Acetate?

A. The density of Zinc Acetate is 1.735 g/cm 3 .

Q. What is the molecular weight of Zinc Acetate?

A. Anhydrate Zinc Acetate’s molecular weight is 183.5 g/mol, and dihydrate Zinc Acetate is 219.5 g/mol.

Q. What is the melting point of Zinc Acetate?

A. The melting point of anhydrate Zinc Acetate is 237 0 C, and for dihydrate Zinc Acetate decomposes at 100 0 C.

Q. What are some of the uses of Zinc Acetate?

A. Zinc Acetate is mildly hazardous but has many uses when used in measured quantities. It is used in the manufacture of medicines for humans and animals as well. It is used to manufacture plastics, cosmetics, toothpaste, soaps, and different chemicals for labs. It is also used as a waterproofing agent.