Sulfuric Acid: Definition, Formula, Properties and more.

This article is an informative source for students to understand the definition, meaning, properties and formula to know of Sulfuric acid. Read the complete article to get more detailed information regarding the mentioned parameters. 

Jul 8, 2024, 16:13 IST
Sulfuric Acid Definition, Formula, Properties and more
Sulfuric Acid Definition, Formula, Properties and more

Sulfuric Acid is a strong acid and its corrosive in nature. It is also known as Mattling acid or Oil of vitriol. At high concentration levels, it acts as an oxidizing agent and dehydrating agent. Sulfuric acid has no colour and is odorless. The Sulfuric acid is water soluble and releases heat when mixed in water. It is primarily used by fertilizer manufacturers.

Sulfuric acid is a very strong acid, it ionizes completely to make hydronium ions and hydrogen sulfate ions. Hydrogen sulfate ions further ionise in a very diluted solution to give sulfate ions.  

Formula of Sulfuric Acid 

The chemical formula of Sulfuric acid is H2SO4. It's highly corrosive in nature with many industrial uses and commonly referred to as battery acid when diluted with water. 

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Sulfuric Acid Structure – H2SO4

Here the Chemical and 3D structure of Sulfuric Acid for better understanding: 

Read: Atomic Mass of Elements

Properties of Sulfuric Acid

Find below the properties of sulfuric acid in the tabular format for better understanding: 

Sulfuric Acid Formula

H2SO4

Density 

1.84 g/cm³

Boiling point 

337° C

Freezing Point

10° C

Acidity 

Sulfuric Acid is strong acid

Molar Mass

98.079 g/mol

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