Manganese(II) sulfate facts for kids

Manganese(II) sulfate

Manganese(II) sulfate, also known as manganous sulfate, is a chemical compound. This means it's a substance made of different chemical elements joined together. It contains the metal manganese and sulfate ions. Its chemical formula is MnSO₄.

Manganese(II) sulfate is usually a pink, crystalline solid. This means it looks like tiny crystals. It often has some water molecules attached to it.

What is Manganese(II) Sulfate?

Manganese(II) sulfate is a compound where manganese has a specific electrical charge, called a +2 oxidation state. It is an important part of the process used to make pure manganese metal.

How is it Made?

Manganese(II) sulfate can be made in a few ways. One way is by mixing sulfur dioxide and manganese dioxide together. When these two chemicals react, they produce manganese(II) sulfate.

What is it Used For?

Manganese(II) sulfate has several uses. It reacts with potassium permanganate to create manganese dioxide. One of its main uses is to add manganese to soil. Manganese is an important nutrient that plants need to grow healthy.

Related pages

• Manganese(II) carbonate
• Manganese(II) oxide
• Manganese(VII) oxide

Images for kids

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  This picture shows how manganese and sulfate parts are arranged in the compound when it has one water molecule attached.

See also

In Spanish: Sulfato de manganeso para niños