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The "corrosiveness" of an acid depends mainly on two aspects
- The concentration of the acid - even the most corrosive acid is not dangerous at low concentrations e.g. 0.001 mol/L
- The % ionisation of the acid - This determines whether the acid is a strong acid (100% ionisation of the first H+ atom) or a weak acid (significantly less than 100% ionisation of the first H+ atom)
- Sulfuric acids first ionisation H2SO4 + H2O ==> HSO4- + H3O+
- Carbonic Acids first H2CO3 + H2O <==> HCO3- + H3O+
With this information, and the fact that we know sulfuric acid is a strong acid and carbonic acid is a weak acid, sulfuric acid is more corrosive than carbonic acid (at the same concentration
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Is carbonic acid or sulfuric acid more corrosive?
Sulfuric acid is far more corrosive.
Which would you say is more corrosive of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution?
They are not comparable. Sulfuric acid is corrosive to some other material then Sodium hydroxide and vice verse.
Between nitric acid and sulfuric acid which one is more acidic?
Sulfuric acid is more stronger than Nitric acid, but Nitric acid is more reactive than Sulfuric acid.
Acid most dangerous carbonic acid or hydrochloric acid?
Hydrochloric acid by far the more dangerous and poisonous! It is fully ionized, whereas Carbonic acid is not.
Which is a better catalyst sodium acetate or sulfuric acid?
Sulfuric acid is better, as it catalyzes more reactions
Is carbonic acid or sulfuric acid more corrosive?
Sulfuric acid is far more corrosive.
Why is sulfuric acid more corrosive to copper than hydrochloric acid?
E=mc2
Is sulfuric acid more corrosive to steel or PVC?
steel sure.
Which would you say is more corrosive of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution?
They are not comparable. Sulfuric acid is corrosive to some other material then Sodium hydroxide and vice verse.
Between nitric acid and sulfuric acid which one is more acidic?
Sulfuric acid is more stronger than Nitric acid, but Nitric acid is more reactive than Sulfuric acid.
Why is hydrochloric acid more corrosive to aluminum than sulfuric acid?
effect of concentration increase on the inhibition efficiency of organic inhibition on the conosion of aluminium in hydrochloric (Hcl) acid solution.
Among sulfuric acid and oleum which is the strong acid?
Oleum is more stronger acid than Sulfuric acid
Acid most dangerous carbonic acid or hydrochloric acid?
Hydrochloric acid by far the more dangerous and poisonous! It is fully ionized, whereas Carbonic acid is not.
Which is a better catalyst sodium acetate or sulfuric acid?
Sulfuric acid is better, as it catalyzes more reactions
Will carbon tetrachloride sink in sulfuric acid?
yes it will because carbon tetracholride has more dence than sulfuric acid
Are non metal oxides basic?
No. Carbon dioxide when in water makes carbonic acid. Sulfur oxides, there are several, can form sulfuric acid, sulfurous acid, and more. Nitrogen oxides, several those also, form nitric acid, nitrous acid, etc. Hydrogen oxide, water, is neutral.
Is sulfuric acid an element?
Sulfuric acid is a compound since it is made of more than one element.
