Question

Sulphuric acid has highest importance in chemical Industry.Why?

Answer 1

Dissolution of conc.H2SO4 in water generates large amount of heat. Therefore for dilution of conc. Acid it is slowly added to water. Acid is use in production of chemical fertilizers.

Dil H2SO4 is used in batteries.

Answer 2

Sulphuric acid has the highest importance in the chemical industry because it is used to make many materials such as fertilizers, paints, leather, dyes, jet fuels, kerosene, car batteries, etc.

• Sulphuric acid is also used to make explosives.
• Sulphuric acid is formed by two atoms of hydrogen, one atom of sulfur, and four atoms of oxygen and the chemical formula is H₂SO₄.

• There are two types of sulphuric acids, dilute or concentrated, used for different needs, in industries.