28Aug/101
What test can determine the difference between Na2SO4 and H2SO4?
For my AP chem class our final is a lab practical where you have to determine the the identity of 6 solutions. Ive gotten 4 of them and figured the last two are Na2SO4 and H2SO4. What test (ie. using indicators, other solutions) would help determine which is which? Thanks in advance
August 28th, 2010 - 14:20
If you are sure that those are the only 2 left, then the H2SO4 is a strong acid. The Na2SO4 is a neutral salt since it was formed from a strong base and a strong acid.