Question

Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, is a polyprotic acid. More specifically, it is a diprotic acid, meaning that it has the capacity to donate two protons. Write out the two chemical equations for this acid acting as a proton donor in water.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Data

sulfuric acid = H₂SO₄

Proton donors give hydrogens to other molecules most of the time bases or alkalis.

When a molecule donates hydrogen it acquires a negative charge.

First dissociation reaction

H₂SO₄ + H₂O ⇒ HSO₄⁻ + H₃O⁺

Second dissociation reaction

HSO₄⁻¹ + H₂O ⇒ SO₄⁻² + H₃O⁺