Na2SO3 + H2SO4 --> ? (1 Viewer)

[Kaatie]

What is the equation for sodium sulfite and sulfuric acid. i have an answer but am unsure if it is right so id like to see what everyone else gets. and only ionic equations please!!!

 

[martinc]

2Na(2)SO(4)+H2O

simply acid+base reaction ; remember to balance

 

[Kaatie]

but thats not ionic? and doesnt balance. SO3 is sulfite remember

 

[DistantCube]

sulfurous acid formation;

Na2SO3 + H2SO4 --> Na2SO4 + H2SO3

 

[Kaatie]

actually SO2 is one of the products, so im guessing the other product is NaOH? i know it is not an acid base reaction (was told) and i know SO2 is produced because the dichromate turned green

 

[nutcracker]

I have a feeling the answer is: H20 + SO2 + NA2SO4.
Because it works...but I don't exactly know why >_<

 

[DistantCube]

H2so3 <--> h2o + so2