How many ionizable hydrogens are present in sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of ionizable hydrogen ions in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) based on the information provided about acids and their properties.
Answer
Two
Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has two ionizable hydrogens per molecule.
Answer for screen readers
Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has two ionizable hydrogens per molecule.
More Information
Sulfuric acid is diprotic, meaning it can donate two protons (H⁺ ions) per molecule in successive ionization steps.
Tips
A common mistake is considering only the first ionizable hydrogen but in diprotic acids like sulfuric acid, it is crucial to account for both hydrogen atoms.
Sources
- Chemistry at FSU - chem.fsu.edu
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