Question

What is the formula for Calcium Bisulfate?

Answer 1

Calcium bisulfate:

• Because the prefix 'bi-' actually signifies a hydrogen ion, calcium bisulfate is also known as calcium hydrogen sulphate.
• Calcium hydroxide is usually treated with sulphur dioxide to produce it.

Formula of Calcium bisulfate:

Formula of calcium bisulphate is $\mathrm{Ca}{\left({\mathrm{HSO}}_4\right)}_2$ which comprises ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$cations and ${{\mathrm{HSO}}_4}^{-}$ anions in the composition of 1:2 ratio.

• Calcium hydrogen sulphate is another name for calcium bi sulphate.
• This white substance crystallises in a cubic structure, similar as rock salt, with a high ionic bonding.
• It produces hydrogen sulphide gas when it combines with acids.