Hydrogen Sulfide Will React with Water as Shown in the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Hydrogen sulfide will react with water as shown in the following reactions. H₂S(g) + H₂O(l) H₃O⁺(aq) + HS^-(aq) K₁ = 1.0 × 10^-7
HS^-(aq) + H₂O(l) H₃O⁺(aq) + S^2-(aq) K₂ = ?
H₂S(g) + 2H₂O(l) 2H₃O⁺(aq) + S^2-(aq) K₃ = 1.3 × 10^-20
What is the value of K₂?

• A) 1.3 × 10^-27
• B) 2.3 × 10^-7
• C) 1.3 × 10^-13
• D) 7.7 × 10¹²
• E) 7.7 × 10²⁶

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