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Naming Acids

Examples

  1. HCl - Hydrochloric Acid
  2. H3P - Hydrophosphic Acid
  3. H2SO4 - Sulfuric Acid
  4. HC2H3O2 - Acetic Acid
Section 1: Directions: Write the names of the following compounds.
  1. HBr
  2. HF
  3. H2CO3
  4. H2SO3
Section 2: Directions: Write the chemical formulas for the following compounds.
  1. H3PO4
  2. H3PO3
  3. HI
  4. H2S

Answers

Section 1

1. HBr - Hydrobromic Acid

2. HF - Hydrofluoric Acid

3. H2CO3 - Carbonic Acid

4. H2SO3 - Sulfurous Acid

Section 2

1. H3PO4 - Phosphuric Acid

2. H3PO3 - Phosphurous Acid

3. HI - Hydroiodic Acid

4. H2S - Hydrosulfuric Acid

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