Sulfuric Acid - Ionic, Polar Molecular or Non Polar Molecular

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Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a compound that features both ionic and covalent bonds. The sulfate ion (SO4^2-) within sulfuric acid is held together by covalent bonds, while the interaction between the hydrogen ions (H+) and the sulfate ion is ionic in nature. When sulfuric acid is dissolved in water (as indicated by the (aq) notation), it dissociates into H+ and SO4^2- ions, leading to the formation of hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This results in the acid exhibiting polar characteristics due to the presence of these ions in solution. Understanding these bonding types is essential for grasping the behavior of sulfuric acid in various chemical contexts.
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What type of bond is Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4(aq))?

People tell me its ionic because the acid is made up of a polyatomic ion. However, many sources online say that the acid is polar.

I can't seem to figure out which bond it is.
 
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shahmeer said:
What type of bond is Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4(aq))?

Sulfuric acid is not a bond, it is a compound. It contains bonds - two different bonds. And when it is dissolved (as the (aq) part suggests) there are also other types of bonds involved.

So, what is the question?
 
Sorry, my mistake..

What type of bond holds the compound together, molecular or ionic? I would assume that a molecular bond holds the sulphate together but I am not sure about which bond holds the hydrogen and the sulphate together.

Could you also please explain which bonds are involved when the compound is in a solution?

Thank You
 

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