Is sulphur oxide acidic

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes, it is acidic:

with water it forms an acid (suflurous acid, H2SO3)
with base it neutralizes by forming a sulfite salt or (a weaker) base anion SO32-

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∙ 14y ago

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Is sulphur dioxide a basic oxide?

No, sulphur dioxide is not a basic oxide - it is an acidic oxide. It reacts with water to form sulfurous acid, creating an acidic solution.

Is sulphur dioxide an acid base or neutral?

Sulphur dioxide is an ACIDIC gas. When it is dissolved in water it form the acid ; SULPHUROUS ACID ( H2SO3). Note the spelling and the number of oxygen atoms in combination. NB The oxides of non-metallic elements on the right hand side of the Periodic Table all produce acids. e.g. Carbon Dioxide/Carbonic Acid . Nitrogen dioxide/Nitric Acid, Phosphorus oxides/phossphoric acid. etc., NNNB The metal oxides on the left hand side of the Periodic Table produce bases/alkalis.

Is sulfur dioxide acidic?

This is because sulphur dioxide is an acidic oxide. Acidic oxides are formed from non-metals.

What experiment shows that sulphur forms an acidic oxide?

S+O2 gives rise to SO2. This is dissolved in water and tested with litmus paper.Red litmus turns blue which means it is acidic

What will you produce if you burn sulphur in the air?

You will get SO2 or sulphur dioxide, an acidic oxide

What processes are responsible for the production of SULPHUR DIOXIDE?

Industries should get the responsible. So2 is a acidic oxide.

Is sulphur dioxide in aqueous form basic or acidic?

It is an acidic or acid forming (nonmetal) oxide: SO2 + H2O --> H2SO3 , sulfurous acid

What is the formula for sulphur IV oxide?

The formula for sulphur IV oxide is SO2.

What is the formula for sulphur vi oxide?

The formula for sulphur vi oxide is SO3.

Four types of oxides and give example?

Basic oxides: Examples include sodium oxide (Na2O) and calcium oxide (CaO). Acidic oxides: Examples include sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Amphoteric oxides: Examples include zinc oxide (ZnO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Neutral oxides: Examples include carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO).

What does Sulfur plus Oxygen equal?

Sulphur + oxygen = Sulphur Oxide

What experiment did Antoine lavoisier do?

He burned sulphur in air to get Sulphur oxide

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