The Ba(OH)2 dissociates as Ba+2 + 2 OH-. H2SO4 dissociates as 2 H+ + SO4 -2.

Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

The balanced equations for those dissociations are:

Ba(OH)₂(aq) → Ba²⁺(aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq)

H₂SO₄ (aq) → 2H⁺(aq) + SO₄⁻²(aq)

Explanation:

As a strong base, the barium hidroxide gives OH⁻ to the solution

As a strong acid, the sulfuric acid gives H⁺ to the solution

Ba(OH)₂, is a strong base so the dissociation is complete.

H₂SO₄ is considerd a strong acid, but only the first deprotonation is strong.

The second proton that is released, has a weak dissociation.

H₂SO₄ (aq) → H⁺(aq) + HSO₄⁻(aq)

HSO₄⁻(aq) ⇄ H⁺ (aq) + SO₄⁻² (aq)       Ka

the potential energy of the reactants is 200j.

from the energy diagram, the energy of the product formed is 350j; this means that, this reaction is an endothermic reaction, because it absorbs energy from its environment.