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100% sulfuric acid rapidly decomposes until it reaches a concentration of 98%. This concentration is usually referred to as concentrated sulfuric acid.

The pH value of 98% sulfuric acid is approximately -1.5

For comparison, sulfuric acid of this concentration has about 300 times as many active hydrogen ions as stomach acid (approximate pH 1).

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What is the Term for 100 percent sulfuric acid?

Oil of vitriol.


What is the percent sulfuric acid contained in concentrated sulfuric acid?

Concentrated sulfuric acid typically contains around 98% sulfuric acid by weight. This means that for every 100 grams of concentrated sulfuric acid, 98 grams are sulfuric acid and the remaining 2 grams are water.


What percent by volume of acid is in dilute sulfuric acid?

The answer depends on the dilution factor and if the sulfuric acid was 100% to start.


What is percent of hydrogen in sulfuric acid?

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) contains two hydrogen atoms in the molecule. To find the percentage of hydrogen in sulfuric acid, divide the atomic mass of hydrogen by the molar mass of sulfuric acid and multiply by 100. This calculation gives approximately 2.03% hydrogen in sulfuric acid by mass.


What is the percentage of sulfuric acid in H2SO4?

H2SO4 is sulfuric acid. So the answer is 100%


Why the concentration of sulphuric acid should be maintained in 98 percent not in 100 percent in industries?

Maintaining sulfuric acid concentration at 98% helps to minimize issues related to freezing and excessive corrosion. A 98% concentration is easier to handle and transport compared to 100%. Additionally, it reduces the risk of potential hazards and allows for better control of reactions in industrial processes.


Can ninety two percent sulfuric acid prepared by adding liquid SO3 to eighty four percent sulfuric acid?

Yes, BUT... Liquid SO3 is HIGHLY reactive and not readily available. Pure SO3 reacts readily (and violently) with water or sulfuric acid. To manufacture sulfuric acid, dilute gaseous SO3 is absorbed in sulfuric acid to increase the concentration of the acid. 100% sulfuric acid can still absorb more SO3. When extra SO3 is dissolved in 100% H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) the solution is called oleum or fuming sulfuric acid. In general, oleum is used when free SO3 is required.


What is the percent composition of sulfur?

The percent composition of sulfur in a compound is calculated by dividing the mass of sulfur by the total mass of the compound and then multiplying by 100. For example, in sulfuric acid (H2SO4), since the molar mass of sulfur is 32 g/mol and the total molar mass of sulfuric acid is 98 g/mol, the percent composition of sulfur would be (32/98) x 100 = 32.65%.


What percentage of sulfuric acid is 40 grams per liter?

A 40 grams per liter solution of sulfuric acid would be approximately a 4% solution. This is calculated by dividing the mass of sulfuric acid by the total mass of the solution and multiplying by 100.


Which is stronger sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid?

It is not a contest here. These are both strong acids; which means they disassociate almost 100% in solution.


Which is stronger sulphuric acid or oxalic acid?

Sulfuric acid is stronger than oxalic acid. Sulfuric acid is a strong mineral acid with a very low pH level, while oxalic acid is a weaker organic acid commonly found in vegetables like spinach and rhubarb.


What is the strongest acid pH?

The strongest acid is fluoroantimonic acid which is 2×1019 times stronger than 100% sulfuric acid.