Question

When sulphuric acid dissolves in water, the following reaction occurs.

H2SO4 + H2O → HSO4- + H3O+

Explain why water is behaving as a base in this reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

When sulphuric acid dissolves in water, the following reactions take place:

H

2

SO

4

⟶H

+

+HSO

4

−

(100% ionisation)

H

2

SO

4

−

⟶H

+

+SO

4

2−

(10% ionisation)

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