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3 properties of sulpheric acid

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Preparation: Sulfuric acid is prepared commercially by the reaction of water with sulfur trioxide.

SO3 + H2O → H2SO4

Sulfur trioxide (SO3) is formed by the reaction of sulfur dioxide and oxygen catalyzed by vanadium oxide, by the contact process or the chamber process.

Physical properties: H2SO4 is a colorless or slightly yellow viscous liquid with a pungent odor. It has a density of 1.84 g/mL, boiling point of 337 °C, and melting point of 10 °C. "Concentrated" sulfuric acid is 98% in water, and is the most stable form. Many other concentrations, with different names, are available for various purposes. Battery acid is 29–32%, chamber acid is 62-70%, and tower acid is 78-80%.

Chemical properties: Sulfuric acid is a very strong, diprotic acid. It is hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture from air. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and reacts with many metals at high temperatures. Concentrated H2SO4 is also a strong dehydrating agent. Addition of water to concentrated sulfuric acid is a very exothermic reaction and can lead to explosions.

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