Write the equations that represent the first and second lonization steps for tellurous acid (H₂TeO3) in water. (Use H3O+ Instead of H+.) First lonization step: +H₂0(1) = Second lonization step: Important values if needed for this question. + H₂O(1) =>
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![Title: Ionization Steps for Tellurous Acid in Water
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**Objective:**
Write the equations that represent the first and second ionization steps for tellurous acid (H₂TeO₃) in water.
*(Use H₃O⁺ instead of H⁺.)*
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**First Ionization Step:**
\[ \text{H}_2\text{TeO}_3 (\text{aq}) + \text{H}_2\text{O} (\text{l}) \rightleftharpoons \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ (\text{aq}) + \text{HTeO}_3^- (\text{aq}) \]
- **Explanation:** In the first ionization step, a hydrogen ion (H⁺) is transferred from H₂TeO₃ to water (H₂O), forming hydronium (H₃O⁺) and the HTeO₃⁻ ion.
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**Second Ionization Step:**
\[ \text{HTeO}_3^- (\text{aq}) + \text{H}_2\text{O} (\text{l}) \rightleftharpoons \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ (\text{aq}) + \text{TeO}_3^{2-} (\text{aq}) \]
- **Explanation:** In the second ionization step, another hydrogen ion is transferred from HTeO₃⁻ to H₂O, forming another hydronium ion and the TeO₃²⁻ ion.
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**Instructions:**
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**Note:** Ensure to use hydronium (H₃O⁺) to represent hydrogen ions in aqueous solutions for accurate depiction of ionization in water.
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