Chemistry Paper Sulfuric Acid Concentrated sulfuric acid is a colorless, odorless, oily liquid which is commercially sold at 93% to 98% H2SO4 , the remainder being water. 1.) CHEMICAL NAME AND FORMULA; A. CHEMICAL NAME: Sulfuric Acid (Handbook of Toxic And Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens pg.815) B. CHEMICAL FORMULA: H2SO4 (Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens pg.815) C. CHEMICAL SYNONYMS: Hydrogen Sulfate Dipping Acid Oil of Vitrol (Hazardous Chemical Desk Reference) D. CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 7664…showed first 75 words of 602 total…

…showed last 75 words of 602 total…to form hydronuim ions and hydrogen sulfate ions. In dilute solutions the hydrogen sulfate ions also dissociate, forming more hydronium ions and sulfate ions. In addition to being an oxidizing agent, reacting readily at high temperatures with many metals, carbon, sulfur, and other substances, concentrated sulfuric acid is also a strong dehydrating agent, combining violently with water; in this capacity, it chars many organic materials, such as wood, paper, or sugar, leaving a carbonaceous residue.