15 Facts on H2SO4 + Li2O: What, How To Balance & FAQs

The formation of recognizable products is the aim of a chemical reaction. Let us look at the reaction between H₂SO₄ and Li₂O as an illustration.

H₂SO₄, also known as sulphuric acid, is composed of oxygen, sulphur and hydrogen. An inorganic, white solid compound called Li₂O is also referred to as lithia and is occasionally used as a thickener. When sulphuric acid reacts with lithia, the former turns yellow in color.

Let us discuss the product formed when H₂SO₄ reacts with Li₂O, the type of reaction, the net ionic equation and many other related topics in this article.

What is the product of H₂SO₄ and Li₂O ?

Sulphuric acid reacts with lithium oxide to give lithium sulphate and water.

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O = Li₂SO₄ + H₂O

What type of reaction is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is an acid-base reaction because salt and water are produced when strong acid and weak base interact.

How to balance H₂SO₄ + Li₂O ?

The following steps need to be followed while balancing a chemical equation.

• Given below is an unbalanced chemical reaction of H₂SO₄ and Li₂O, H₂SO₄ + Li₂O = Li₂SO₄ + H₂O

• Record the moles of each element on the reactant and product sides.

• Now, the number of moles present on each side of the reactant and product must be equal in order to balance the chemical equation. In this case, the number of moles in each element is same.

• Finally, the balanced chemical equation is,

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O = Li₂SO₄ + H₂O

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O titration

The information below will provide a general idea of the titration of H₂SO₄ and Li₂O.

Apparatus Used

Volumetric flask, conical flask, measuring jar, wash bottle, pipette, burette, burette stand, and watch glass.

Indicator

The phenolphthalein or methyl orange indicator can be used because it is a strong acid versus weak base reaction, and its endpoint is pink to colorless.

Procedure

Standardized H₂SO₄ is added to the burette, and Li₂O is placed in a conical flask. Titration is then started by adding drops of H₂SO₄ one at a time, and an indicator is added in the middle. Titration is continued until the solution turns colorless.

It is the equivalence point; record the readings, and use the formula V₁S₁=V₂S₂ to calculate the volume of Li₂O.

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O net ionic equation

The net ionic equation for the reaction of H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is:

2H⁺ + O^2-= H₂O

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O conjugate pairs

The conjugate acid-base pairs of H₂SO₄ + Li₂O are:

H₂SO₄ (Conjugate base) = HSO₄^–
H₂O (Conjugate base) = OH^–

H₂SO₄ and Li₂O intermolecular forces

• The intermolecular force present in H₂SO₄ is due to the strong electrostatic force between a proton and sulfate ions.
• In Li₂O only covalent force is present.
• H₂SO₄ shows ionic character in an aqueous medium and acts as a good dehydrating agent.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O a buffer solution ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is not a buffer solution due to the presence of the strong acid H₂SO₄.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O a complete reaction ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is a complete reaction since all of the reactant’s moles are completely converted and consumed by the product at equilibrium.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O an exothermic or endothermic reaction ?

The reaction between H₂SO₄ and Li₂O is exothermic as the energy generated during the reaction is sufficient to carry out the entire reaction. There is no requirement for extra energy.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O a redox reaction ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is not a redox reaction because there is no change in the oxidation state of any element either in the reactant or product side.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O a precipitation reaction ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is a precipitation reaction as the reaction involves the formation of a salt.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O reversible or irreversible reaction ?

H₂SO₄ + Li₂O is irreversible because the products no longer undergo backward reactions to form reactants under the same conditions.

Is H₂SO₄ + Li₂O displacement reaction ?

H₂SO₄ and Li₂O is a double displacement reaction because the sulfate ion is transferred from H₂SO₄ to Li₂SO₄ and the Hydrogen ion is transferred from H₂SO₄ to H₂O.

Conclusion

One of the processes that produces Li₂SO₄, which has a variety of uses in labs, is the reaction between Li₂O and H₂SO₄.

Mansi Sharma

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