DifferenceModerate1 mark
8(ii)
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given in the brackets:
Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid [type of salts formed]
Topic: Sulphuric acid: preparation and properties
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Answer
Exam answer
H₂SO₄ can form acid salts because it is dibasic; HCl cannot because it is monobasic.
Comparison
| Sulphuric acid | Hydrochloric acid |
|---|---|
| Forms acid salts and normal salts. | Forms only normal salts. |
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