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"For the following acid-base reaction, identify what is formed in the space marked.

H2SO4 + KOH ↔ KHSO4 + ???"

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Final answer:

The acid-base reaction between H2SO4 and KOH forms KHSO4 (potassium bisulfate) as the salt.

Step-by-step explanation:

When H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) reacts with KOH (potassium hydroxide), the products formed are KHSO4 (potassium bisulfate) and H2O (water). The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:

H2SO4 + 2KOH → KHSO4 + 2H2O

The salt formed in this reaction is KHSO4, which is also known as potassium bisulfate.

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