What is Manganese(II) sulfate?
[[File:Manganese(II)-sulfate-photo.jpg|thumb|Manganese(II) sulfate]] '''Manganese(II) sulfate''', also known as '''manganous sulfate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. It contains manganese in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. It contains [[manganese]] and [[sulfate]] [[ion]]s. Its chemical formula is MnSO<sub>4</sub>. It is a pink [[crystalline]] solid. It normally is bonded with some water molecules. It is part of a process to make manganese metal. It can be made separately though. If [[sulfur dioxide]] and [[manganese dioxide]] are reacted, it produces manganese(II) sulfate. It reacts with [[potassium permanganate]] to make manganese dioxide. It is used to add manganese to soil. == Related pages == *[[Manganese(II) carbonate]] *[[Manganese(II) oxide]] *[[Manganese(VII) oxide]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Manganese compounds]] {{chem-stub}}