Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is an extremely corrosive acid and very powerful dehydrating agent. Historically known as the “oil of vitriol,” it is widely used in the chemical industry. In the household, it is a common ingredient in drain cleaners.
Here the sulfuric acid undergoes an intense dehydration reaction with the cellulose in the sponge by removing hydroxyl groups (-OH) to form water molecules.
Source: https://youtu.be/pgTRZjd_HSg (Slow Mo Lab)
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