- Definition of As2H4O7
As2H4O7 is the chemical formula for pyroarsenic acid, also known as arsenic acid. Its English name is pyroarsenic acid. The molecular structure consists of 2 atoms of As (Arsenic), 4 atoms of H (Hydrogen), and 7 atoms of O (Oxygen). The atomic mass of As2H4O7 is approximately 325.81 g/mol.
1.4 Ion structure
In As2H4O7, the 2 As atoms form As3+ ions while the 4 H atoms form H+ ions and the 7 O atoms form O2- ions.
- Properties: As2H4O7
As2H4O7 is a white, odorless solid. The pH of this compound ranges from 1-3, indicating that it is a strong acid.
2.2 Chemical properties of As2H4O7
As2H4O7 can react with some metals such as Na, K to form arsenate salts.
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Common chemical equations involving As2H4O7
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Synthesis of As2H4O7
As2H4O7 can be synthesized through the thermal reaction between As2O5 and H2O. However, this is not a common synthesis process in laboratories or industry due to the high toxicity of As.