how does H2So4 break up to h+ & hso4 -

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anonymous · Answer

So hso4- is a weaker acid than h3o+ shouldn't equilibrium be to the left and only one proton disociate from h2so4. Why or how do both hydrogens dissociate?

chmvijay · Answer

can u write the reaction for that

anonymous · Answer

H2so4 +2 h20 -- so4 (-2) + 2 h3o+

anonymous · Answer

Completely dissociates right? Strong acid

anonymous · Answer

But hso4- is a weaker acid than h30+ ..... I think I figured it out. Theres more h2o...... and its a strongeracid than that..

anonymous · Answer

Just couldn't wrap my head around that

anonymous · Answer

But hso4- is a weaker acid than h30+ ..... I think I figured it out. Theres more h2o...... and its a strongeracid than that..

anonymous · Answer

Completely dissociates right? Strong acid

anonymous · Answer

yes it is a strong acid because of complete dissociation

anonymous · Answer

h+ +hso4- is the first step in the dissociation