Sodium bisulfite is an ionic compound that is used as a mild bleaching agent and a food preservative. It contains the bisulfate ion, an amphiprotic ion with the chemical formula HSO₃-.
a. Write the chemical equation for the reaction of HSO₃- with OH-. Is the bisulfite ion functioning as an acid or a base in this reaction?
b. Write the chemical equation for the reaction of HSO₃- with H₃O+. Is the bisulfite ion functioning as an acid or a base in this reaction?
Answers: 2
Another question on Chemistry
Chemistry, 22.06.2019 04:30
Which statement best describes the relationship between period and frequency of light waves? a) in wave b the period increases and the frequency decreases from wave a. b) in wave a the period increases and the frequency decreases from wave b. c) in wave b the period is shorter and the frequency is greater than in wave a. d) in wave a the period is shorter and the frequency is greater than in wave b.
Answers: 1
Chemistry, 22.06.2019 22:30
The vapor pressure of ethanol is 1.00 × 102 mmhg at 34.90°c. what is its vapor pressure at 61.61°c? (δhvap for ethanol is 39.3 kj/mol.)
Answers: 2
Chemistry, 23.06.2019 01:00
Which of the following is a physical change? a.burning a piece of wood b.sawing a piece of wood in half c.rust forming on an iron fence d.a copper roof changing color from orange to green
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
Sodium bisulfite is an ionic compound that is used as a mild bleaching agent and a food preservative...
Questions
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Biology, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Biology, 09.06.2021 22:00
History, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
History, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
Mathematics, 09.06.2021 22:00
