Naming Acids and Bases

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What is the name of the acid represented by the formula HF?

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hydrofluoric acid

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What is the name of the acid represented by the formula H₂S?

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Hydrosulfuric acid

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

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What is the name of the acid represented by the formula HNO₂?

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nitrous acid

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₂SO₄

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What is the general naming convention for binary acids?

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Binary acids are named using the prefix 'hydro-', followed by the root of the nonmetal, and the suffix '-ic' added to the end.

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What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate.

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What is the name of the acid with the formula HClO₃?

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chloric acid

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What is the name of the acid with the formula H₂SO₃?

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sulfurous acid

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What is the name of the acid with the formula HNO₃?

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nitric acid