Question

Give two industrial applications of sulphuric acid.

Answer 1

Sulphuric acid is a strong, colorless acid. It is a strong oxidizing agent and highly corrosive in nature.

${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4\stackrel{{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}}{\to }{\mathrm{H}}^{+}+{\mathrm{HSO}}_4^{-}$

The industrial applications of sulphuric acid are:

• It is used in the manufacture of lead storage batteries.
• It is used in the manufacture of detergents.