Question

The Ba(OH)2 dissociates as Ba+2 + 2 OH-. H2SO4 dissociates as 2 H+ + SO4 -2.

Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

Answer 1

The balanced equations for those dissociations are:

Ba(OH)₂(aq) → Ba²⁺(aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq)

H₂SO₄ (aq) → 2H⁺(aq) + SO₄⁻²(aq)

Step-by-step explanation:

As a strong base, the barium hidroxide gives OH⁻ to the solution

As a strong acid, the sulfuric acid gives H⁺ to the solution

Ba(OH)₂, is a strong base so the dissociation is complete.

H₂SO₄ is considerd a strong acid, but only the first deprotonation is strong.

The second proton that is released, has a weak dissociation.

H₂SO₄ (aq) → H⁺(aq) + HSO₄⁻(aq)

HSO₄⁻(aq) ⇄ H⁺ (aq) + SO₄⁻² (aq) Ka