Naming Acids & Writing Formulas

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What is the name of H₃PO₃ (aq)?

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phosphorous acid

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What is the name of H₃P (aq)?

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hydrophosphoric acid

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What is the name of HIO (aq)?

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hypoiodous acid

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Which oxyanion contains the most oxygens: sulfate, sulfite, persulfate, or hyposulfite?

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persulfate

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What is the formula for carbonic acid?

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H₂CO₃

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Define an acid in terms of its behavior in water.

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) when dissolved in water.

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What is the general formula for binary acids?

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The general formula is HX, where X is a nonmetal.

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What is the difference between an oxyacid and a binary acid?

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An oxyacid contains oxygen, hydrogen, and another element, while a binary acid consists of hydrogen and one other nonmetal.

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Name the acid with the formula H₂SO₄.

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sulfuric acid

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What is the name of the acid derived from the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

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sulfuric acid