Binary Acids

When naming binary acids, the ending always changes to:

• -ate

• -ite

• -ic

• -ous

What type of acid is HBr?

• Binary Acid

• Ternary Acid

What ions does it break apart into?

• H+ and Cl-

• H+, C+, and l-

• H- and Cl+

• HC+ and l-

What is the general formula for binary acids?

Which of the following is a binary acid?

What is the name of the binary acid formed by hydrogen and iodine?

• Hydroiodic acid

• Iodic acid

• Iodous acid

• Periodic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of binary acids?

• They contain hydrogen and one other element

• They are typically gases at room temperature

• They are strong acids in aqueous solution

• They contain oxygen

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Fluoric acid

• Fluorous acid

• Perfluoric acid

Which binary acid is commonly used in the etching of glass?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Hydrobromic acid

• Hydroiodic acid

What is the primary use of hydrochloric acid in industry?

• Metal cleaning and pickling

• Food preservation

• Fertilizer production

• Plastic manufacturing