Write an equation to show how perchloric acid, HClO4, reacts with water. Include states of matter in your answer. Click in the answer box to open the symbol palette.

HClO4(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + ClO4-(aq)

Explanation:

When an acid dissolves in water, it will produce hydronium ion, H3O+ as the only positive ion.

perchloric acid, HClO4, being an acid will react with water, H2O to produce hydronium ion, H3O+ as shown below:

HClO4(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + ClO4-(aq)

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