Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 5 - Molecules and Compounds - Exercises - Questions - Page 156: 21

Answer

As all binary acids contain Hydrogen, the all begin with hydro-. The base name of the nonmetal + ic comes second.

Work Step by Step

e.g. HCl is Hydrochloric acid. HBr is Hydrobromic acid.
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