Nomenclature of Oxyacids

The video tutorial explains how to name oxyacids, a class of compounds containing hydrogen, oxygen, and another element. It distinguishes between binary acids and oxyacids, and provides a step-by-step guide to naming oxyacids using suffix and prefix rules. Examples include nitric and nitrous acids, and the video also covers exceptions like sulfuric acid. The tutorial concludes with a list of common oxyacids and emphasizes the importance of understanding the stability of conjugate bases in determining acid strength.

What distinguishes oxyacids from binary acids?

• Oxyacids do not contain oxygen.

• Oxyacids are always stronger than binary acids.

• Oxyacids contain hydrogen, oxygen, and at least one other element.

• Oxyacids contain only hydrogen and one other element.

How do you name an acid derived from the nitrate ion?

• Add the prefix 'per-' to the anion name.

• Add the prefix 'hypo-' to the anion name.

• Change the suffix '-ate' to '-ic' and add 'acid'.

• Change the suffix '-ite' to '-ous' and add 'acid'.

What suffix is used for an acid derived from the nitrite ion?

• -ite

• -ous

• -ic

• -ate

Which prefix is used to indicate one less oxygen than the chlorite ion?

• hypo-

• ortho-

• meta-

• per-

What is the correct name for HClO4?

• Hypochlorous acid

• Chlorous acid

• Perchloric acid

• Chloric acid

Which of the following is an exception to the standard naming rules for oxyacids?

• Chloric acid

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Phosphoric acid

What is implied by the common charge of the anion in oxyacids?

• The color of the acid

• The strength of the acid

• The number of hydrogen atoms

• The number of oxygen atoms