Question

What salt is formed in the reaction of silver with sulfuric acid? Write the formula of the salt. 

formula: 2 Ag(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → Ag₃SO₄(s) + H₂(g) 

The metal and the acid react to form a salt and hydrogen gas. 

A salt is an ionic compound made up of a cation and an anion. In this reaction, the metal contributes the cation and the acid contributes the anion.

The formulas of the metal and the acid are given. 

Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that produces a neutral ionic compound.

Answer 1

Answer 2

Silver + Sulfuric Acid Ag2SO4