Is H2SO4 amphiprotic?

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Is   H2SO4 amphiprotic?

anonymous · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

It is

waheguru · Answer

because i was confused wether Na2So4 was a acidic or basic. It should be neutral but a pH test said it was baic

waheguru · Answer

Na2SO4 occurs when NaOH and H2SO4 react. both are strong bases and acids producing weak conjugate acids and bases so shouldnt it have been neutral?

waheguru · Answer

but the ph test indicated it had a ph of 9 :S

waheguru · Answer

any idea?

waheguru · Answer

let me rephrase my question. there is a salt Na2SO4. will its solution be acidic neutral or basic?

waheguru · Answer

? anyone here ?

anonymous · Answer

Neutral

nottim · Answer

Neutral? I dunno

nottim · Answer

Even if its a weak anything, neutral requires it to be exactly 7. I think the LEO GER or OIL RIG (oxidiation/reduction) principles may help.

nottim · Answer

Also, pH applies to solids too right?

anonymous · Answer

Na2SO4, or sodium sulfate, is a salt formed in a neutralization reaction with sulfuric acid (an acid) and sodium hydroxide (a base). So it is neither an acid or base, it is a salt.

ookawaiioo · Answer

YES! its amphoteric!

nottim · Answer

should explain that. im confused.

anonymous · Answer

Which one? and thx for the medal