6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Electrolytes
26PRACTICE PROBLEM
Sulfurous acid (H2SO3) is formed and in equilibrium when sulfur dioxide (SO2) is dissolved in water. Provide the dissociation equation of H2SO3 given that it is a weak acid.
Sulfurous acid (H2SO3) is formed and in equilibrium when sulfur dioxide (SO2) is dissolved in water. Provide the dissociation equation of H2SO3 given that it is a weak acid.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
H2SO3(aq) → 2 H+(aq) + SO32–(aq)
B
H2SO3(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + SO3–(aq)
C
H2SO3(aq) ⇌ 2 H+(aq) + SO32–(aq)
D
H2SO3(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + SO32–(aq)