What is Zinc sulfate?
[[File:Zinc Sulfate.jpg|thumb|Zinc sulfate]] '''Zinc sulfate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is ZnSO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[zinc]] and [[sulfate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Zinc sulfate is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water. It can react with [[base (chemistry)|bases]] to make [[zinc hydroxide]]. ==Preparation== Zinc sulfate can be made by reacting zinc or [[zinc oxide]] with [[sulfuric acid]]. It can also be made by reacting [[copper sulfate]] with zinc. ==Uses== Zinc sulfate can be used to add zinc to the soil. It is also used to add zinc to animal feed. It was once used to remove acne. ==Related pages== *[[Zinc fluoride]] *[[Zinc chloride]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Zinc compounds]]