What is Sulphuric Acid?

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 7

Sulphuric acid is also known as oil of vitriol.
It is a mineral acid composed of the elements sulfur, oxygen and hydrogen, with molecular formula H₂SO₄.
It is a colourless, odourless, and viscous liquid that is soluble in water and is synthesized in reactions that are highly exothermic.
Sulphuric acid is a strong acid because H₂SO₄ completely dissociates to H+ and SO₄^2-when it is dissolved in water to form an aqueous solution.
Sulphuric acid a very low pH of about 1.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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