Which catalyst is the best for the reaction betweeen Aluminum metal and HCl?

[chemlover]

1. I need to know which compound out of Copper Sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium iodide and magnesium sulfate will be the best catalyst for the reaction between ALuminum metal and Hydrochloric acid.



2. The chemical equation is : 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) -> 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)



3. I believe that copper sulfate would do the trick because my teacher showed us an experiment in which copper sulfate was used but I am not sure.

 

[Querious]

How does the listed salts acts as catalyst for the reaction and what property of the salts give rise to it being a better catalyst?

 

[Blueshift5]

I would suggest conducting experiments to determine the most effective catalyst for this specific reaction. While copper sulfate may have been used in a previous experiment, it may not necessarily be the best catalyst for this reaction. It is important to consider factors such as the concentration and temperature of the reactants, as well as the mechanism of the reaction. Additionally, other factors such as cost and availability should also be taken into account when choosing a catalyst. Ultimately, experimentation is needed to determine the most suitable catalyst for this reaction.