Question

The chemical potassium sulfate, commonly known as potash of sulfur, is used in fertilizers. This chemical provides both potassium and sulfur to the soil and is easily soluble in water. Potassium sulfate is formed when a strong acid like sulfuric acid (H2SO4) reacts with a strong base like potassium hydroxide. Write the complete balanced molecular equation for this neutralization reaction.

Answer 1

Answer: $H_2SO_4(aq)+2KOH(aq)\rightarrow K_2SO_4(aq)+2H_2O(l)$

Explanation:

Neutralization is a chemical reaction in which acid and base combine to form salt and water. Acids donate $H^+$ ions and bases donate $OH^-$ ions in water which combine to form water molecules.

The balanced molecular equation is ;

$H_2SO_4(aq)+2KOH(aq)\rightarrow K_2SO_4(aq)+2H_2O(l)$