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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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Sulfuric acid is a mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a colorless odorless syrupy liquid that is soluble in water. Its corrosiveness can be mainly ascribed to its strong acidic nature.

Formula: H2SO4

Molar mass: 98.079 g/mol

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Sulphuric Acid’s Chemical Formula is H2SO4.

Or, to be more clear: 2 Hydrogen Atoms and 1 Sulfate Molecule (1 Sulfur Atom and 4 Oxygen Atoms). It has a Molecular Weight of 98.072 g/mol. Sulfuric acid is a colorless oily liquid.

Sulphuric Acid is soluble in water with release of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It will char wood and most other organic matter on contact, but is unlikely to cause combustion. Its density is 15 lb/gal. Long term exposure to low concentrations or short term exposure to high concentrations can result in adverse health effects from inhalation.

It is used to make fertilizers and other chemicals, in petroleum refining, in iron and steel production, and for many other uses.

Rate of onset: Immediate

Persistence: Hours, days

Odor threshold: Source, usage, other hazards: batteries, dyes, paper, glue, metal industries, volcanic gas, toxic fumes when heated.

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