Question

Write an equation to show how perchloric acid, HClO4, reacts with water. Include states of matter in your answer. Click in the answer box to open the symbol palette.

Answer 1

Answer:

HClO4(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + ClO4-(aq)

Explanation:

When an acid dissolves in water, it will produce hydronium ion, H3O+ as the only positive ion.

perchloric acid, HClO4, being an acid will react with water, H2O to produce hydronium ion, H3O+ as shown below:

HClO4(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + ClO4-(aq)