Question

Calculate the concentration of so42â ions in a 0.010 m aqueous solution of sulfuric acid.

Answer 1

Answer: The concentration of sulfate ions in the solution is 0.010 M

Explanation:

The chemical formula of sulfuric acid solution is $H_2SO_4$

We are given:

Concentration of sulfuric acid = 0.010 M

The chemical equation for the ionization of sulfuric acid follows:

$H_2SO_4(aq.)\rightarrow 2H^+(aq.)+SO_4^{2-}(aq.)$

1 mole of sulfuric acid produces 2 moles of hydrogen ions and 1 mole of sulfate ions

Concentration of sulfate ions = (1 × 0.010) = 0.010 M

Hence, the concentration of sulfate ions in the solution is 0.010 M