Understanding Acids and Their Names

What is the formula for nitric acid?

• HNO₂

• HNO₃

• HNO₄

• H₂NO₃

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrosulfuric acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Hydroiodic acid

Which of the following is the correct formula for sulfuric acid?

According to acid nomenclature rules, what prefix is used for binary acids?

• Per-

• Hypo-

• Hydro-

• Oxy-

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Hydrobromic acid

• Hydroiodic acid

Which of the following is a common example of a binary acid?

• Sulfuric acid

• Sulfurous acid

• Hydrosulfuric acid

• Persulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Hydrobromic acid

• Hydroiodic acid

Which of the following is the correct formula for acetic acid?

Which of the following is the correct formula for phosphoric acid?