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What is the correct name for the formula H₂SO₄?
What is the correct name for the formula H₂SO₄?
Which acid corresponds to the name Iodic acid?
Which acid corresponds to the name Iodic acid?
What is the formula for Nitrous acid?
What is the formula for Nitrous acid?
Hydrobromic acid is represented by which of the following formulas?
Hydrobromic acid is represented by which of the following formulas?
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Which of the following is a correct name for HClO₂?
Which of the following is a correct name for HClO₂?
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Choose the correct formula for Acetic acid.
Choose the correct formula for Acetic acid.
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Study Notes
Acid Nomenclature
- Acids are compounds that produce hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.
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Binary acids contain hydrogen and a nonmetal. They are named with the prefix hydro- and the suffix -ic acid.
- Example: HCl(aq) is hydrochloric acid
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Oxyacids contain hydrogen, a nonmetal, and oxygen. The naming depends on the oxidation state of the nonmetal.
- -ite suffix indicates the nonmetal has a lower oxidation state
- -ate suffix indicates the nonmetal has a higher oxidation state
- Example: H₂SO₃(aq) is sulfurous acid, while H₂SO₄(aq) is sulfuric acid
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Hypo prefix indicates the nonmetal has the lowest oxidation state
- Example: HBrO(aq) is hypobromous acid
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Per prefix indicates the nonmetal has the highest oxidation state
- Example: HClO₄(aq) is perchloric acid
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Test your knowledge on the naming of acids, including binary acids and oxyacids. Understand the use of prefixes and suffixes based on the oxidation states of nonmetals. Perfect for chemistry students looking to reinforce their skills in acid nomenclature.
