Hydrogen Sulfide Will React with Water as Shown in the Following

question 84

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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Definitions:

Cochlea

is a spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain.

Vestibule

An entryway or chamber that can be the central part of the ear, or an area at the mouth's entrance.

Semicircular Canals

Three looping fluid-filled tunnels in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance and sensing head rotation.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.