Give two balanced reactions of each type to show the following properties of sulphuric acid:

(a) Acidic nature

(b) Oxidising agent

(c) Dehydrating Nature

(d) Non-volatile nature

Give a chemical test to distinguish between:

(a) dilute sulphuric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid (using lead nitrate solution).

(b) dilute sulphuric acid and concentrated sulphuric acid.

(c) Dilute sulphuric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid [using barium chloride solution]

Making use only of substances given: dil. sulphuric acid, Sodium carbonate, Zinc, Sodium Sulphite, Lead, Calcium carbonate:

Give equations for the reactions by which you could obtain:

(i) hydrogen

(ii) sulphur dioxide

(iii) carbon dioxide

(iv) zinc carbonate (2 steps)

Give equations for the action of sulphuric acid on —

(i) Potassium hydrogen carbonate.

(ii) Sulphur