Will carbon powder dissolve (ionize) in sulfamic acid? If so, what ionic state?

In summary, carbon powder can dissolve and ionize in sulfamic acid due to its strong acidic properties. The ionic state of carbon in sulfamic acid is dependent on the concentration of the acid, with H+ ions forming at low concentrations and HCO3- ions forming at high concentrations. Sulfamic acid interacts with carbon powder by donating protons, causing it to dissolve and form ions in the solution. The dissolution of carbon powder in sulfamic acid is reversible, meaning the carbon ions can recombine to form solid carbon again under certain conditions.
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Will carbon powder dissolve (ionize) in sulfamic acid? If so, what ionic state?
 
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I don't think it will...
 
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liivvewire said:
Will carbon powder dissolve (ionize) in sulfamic acid? If so, what ionic state?
The better it can happen is to form a colloidal suspension.
 

1. Will carbon powder dissolve in sulfamic acid?

Yes, carbon powder will dissolve in sulfamic acid. Sulfamic acid is a strong acid that can dissolve many substances, including carbon.

2. Will carbon powder ionize in sulfamic acid?

Yes, carbon powder can ionize in sulfamic acid. When a substance dissolves in an acid, it can break apart into ions. Carbon can form ions when it reacts with sulfamic acid.

3. What is the ionic state of carbon in sulfamic acid?

The ionic state of carbon in sulfamic acid depends on the concentration of the acid. At low concentrations, carbon will form H+ ions and at high concentrations, it will form HCO3- ions.

4. How does sulfamic acid interact with carbon powder?

Sulfamic acid reacts with carbon powder by donating protons (H+) to the carbon atoms. This causes the carbon to dissolve and form ions in the solution.

5. Is the dissolution of carbon powder in sulfamic acid reversible?

Yes, the dissolution of carbon powder in sulfamic acid is reversible. This means that the carbon ions can recombine to form solid carbon again when the solution is diluted or when the acid is neutralized.

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