Write a net ionic equation for the overall reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of potassium hydroxide and hydrosulfuric acid are combined? Assume excess base. Specify states such as (aq) or (s).

1 Answer
Oct 20, 2017

#H_3O^+ +HO^(-) rarr2H_2O(l)#

Explanation:

And the complete equation....

#H_2SO_4(aq) + 2KOH(aq) rarr K_2SO_4(aq) + 2H_2O(l)#

And #H_2SO_4-="sulfuric acid"#,

Both the acid, and its conjugate base, #HSO_4^(-)#, are strong acids, that will react quantitatively with strong bases.