hydrogen sulfate

"Hydrogen sulfate," also known as bisulfate, is an anion derived from sulfuric acid and plays a role in various industrial applications.

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Definition

C1Inorganic Chemistry

(technical, academic)An anion with the formula HSO₄⁻, formed when sulfuric acid loses one proton.

Example

  • Hydrogen sulfate is often used in water treatment processes.
  • The chemical reaction produced hydrogen sulfate as a byproduct.

B2Industrial Applications

(technical)A compound used in various industries, including water treatment and fertilizer production.

Example

  • Hydrogen sulfate is added to the water to remove residual chlorine.
  • The production of certain fertilizers involves hydrogen sulfate.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hydrogen sulfate":

hydrogen acidhydrogen disulfidehydrogen carbonatehydrogen ionsulfonic acidhydrogen airsulfamic acidhydrogen cyclehydrogen bondsulphamic acid