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Is HS04 an acid or base?
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Is HS04 an acid or base?

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HSO4- is an acidic anion because it tends to donate protons when in pure water. Notice how the first arrow is not an eqilibrium - it fully dissociates and the second only partially so some of the HSO4- will donate protons >:D
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