As well as being a strong acid, sulfuric acid is also a dehydrating agent, meaning it is very good at removing water from other substances. There are two examples you need to be aware of.

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In the atmosphere, gaseous sulfuric acid can form particles that influence the physical properties of clouds. Thus, the formation of sulfuric acid in the gas phase directly affects the radiative ...

Sulfuric acid is used to leach copper from the ground. But the method comes with considerable risks for the environment because of contamination issues. Access to water has been restricted in several ...

When you dilute sulfuric acid with water, you get battery acid. That’s what Metro Detroit community of New Baltimore nearly created in its water supply accidentally last month, due to a labeling ...