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The traditional Latin name for fuming sulfuric acid is Oleum. It comes from the Latin word for oil (oleum). It is also called Nordhausen acid.

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'battery acid'....ay..hows that

Some other names:

  • vitriol
  • oil of vitriol
  • oleum
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What is the traditional name for concentrated fuming sulfuric acid?

oleum


Traditional name for fuming sulfuric acid?

The traditional name for fuming sulfuric acid is Oleum. Oleum is used for in water based aerosol coatings. Rust-Oleum has the fuming sulfuric acid in its name and hold many patents on its usage.


What percent oleum is sulfuric acid?

Oleum, also known as fuming sulfuric acid or pyrosulfuric acid, is a solution of sulfur trioxide (SO3) in concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4).


Is concentrated sulfuric acid a liquid?

Yes, concentrated sulfuric acid is a liquid.


Why is Concentrated sulfuric acid a weaker acid compared to dilute sulfuric acid?

Concentrated sulfuric acid has sulfuric acid molecules where dilute sulfuric acid has sulfate ions and hydrogen ions. Water in the diluted solution acts as the ionization medium.


Is concentrated sulfuric acid flammable?

is concentrated sulphuric acid toxic


How much water is in sulfuric acid?

In concentrated sulfuric acid usually about 1%


Is dilute sulfuric acid a stronger acid compared to concentrated sulfuric acid?

No, although "concentrated" sulfuric acid (essentially pure H2SO4) is less dissociated than dilute sulfuric acid, simply because there's no water around for it to dissociate in.


What is an example of concentration?

It all depends on what you're talking about.... A few "special names" include: Glacial Acetic Acid Fuming Nitric Acid Fuming Sulfuric Acid (oleum) Supersaturated Salt Water I suppose anything else can be concentrated. For example B99 or B100 are pseudonyms for concentrated Fatty Acid Methyl Esters.


How do you form oleum from sulfuric acid?

Dissolve excess Sulfur trioxide in concentrated Sulfuric acid


How do you make concentrated sulfuric acid from dilute sulfuric acid?

You need to remove the water by evaporation.


Does sulfuric acid which ionizes to give a negatively charged sulfate ion induce the isomerization of maleic acid?

Self-condensation of malic acid with fuming sulfuric acid gives the pyrone coumalic acid.