HELP! LEAD-ACID ACCUMULATOR!

[vcestudy123]

Ok really quick question
our teacher always tells us to split up H₂SO₄ to 2H⁺ and SO₄^2- and the same thing is done in many trial exams..
however in 2004 VCAA they have
PbO2 + H2SO4+ 2H+ +2e- -->PbSO4 + 2H2O
and
Pb + H2SO4+ -->PbSO4 + 2H2O + 2H+ +2e-

but i would have written it as
PbO2 + SO₄^2-+ 4H⁺ +2e- -->PbSO₄ + 2H₂O
and
Pb + SO₄ ^2- -->PbSO₄ + 2H₂O +2e^-

which is the right way? Normally i would just go with VCAA's but I have written it the other way sooo many times that im just not sure

[kimtywong]

I've always written it in ur way, and got it correct. Technically, they mean the same. So, I reckon we're safe and sound. =)

[vcestudy123]

I've always written it in ur way, and got it correct. Technically, they mean the same. So, I reckon we're safe and sound. =)

thank you