Naming Acids

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What is the name for the acid with the formula HF?

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hydrofluoric acid

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What is the name for the acid with the formula H₃PO₄?

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Phosphoric acid

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What is the formula for hydroiodic acid?

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HI

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What is the formula for chloric acid?

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HClO₃

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What is the formula for perchloric acid?

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HClO₄

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What is the general naming convention for binary acids?

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The name is derived from the prefix 'hydro-' + the root of the nonmetal + 'ic acid.'

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What is the naming convention for oxyacids?

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If the anion ends in 'ate', the acid name ends in 'ic acid'. If the anion ends in 'ite', the acid name ends in 'ous acid'.

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What is the name for HCl?

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hydrochloric acid

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What is the name for H₂SO₄?

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sulfuric acid

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What is the name for HNO₃?

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nitric acid