How long does it take for zinc oxide powder and heinz vinegar to fully react into zinc acetate at a 1:2 ratio of zinc:heinz vinegar? [closed]








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How long should I leave a solution of zinc oxide powder and heinz vinegar in order for it to react as completely as possible? The solution is 1(zinc oxide powder):2(heinz vinegar) in a glass flask. How much is this process increased by heat (say 50 deg C)? Without heat, should I cover the flask to prevent the acetic acid from evaporation while it reacts?




You might be far better off to react vinegar with *zinc carbonate*, yielding zinc acetate and CO2.


Zinc carbonate is much more soluble in water, no need for heating, just stir a bit.


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