(a) State one appropriate observation for Conc.H2SO4 is added to a crystal of hydrated copper sulphate
(a) State one appropriate observation for Conc.H2SO4 is added to a crystal of hydrated copper sulphate

(b) In the given equation – 

Identify the role played by conc.H2SO4

1. Non-volatile acid

2. Oxidising agent

3. Dehydrating agent

4. None of the above

(c) Give a balanced equation for Dehydration of concentrated sulphuric acid with sugar crystals

(d) Identify the substance: A dilute mineral acid which forms a white precipitate when treated with a barium chloride solution

Answers:

(a) When Conc.H2SO4 is added to a crystal of hydrated copper sulphate, the water of crystallization is eliminated.

(b) In the given equation, concentrated sulphuric acid acts as an oxidizing agent.

(c) Reaction –

(d) Sulphuric acid is a dilute mineral acid which forms a white precipitate when treated with a barium chloride solution.