CHEM ACIDS

Naming Rule for Binary Acids

Combine the prefix hydro-, the root name of the nonmetal with the suffix -ic, and the word acid.

Oxyacid

An compound containing hydrogen, oxygen, and another element (typically a nonmetal), such as $H_2SO_4(aq)$.

Naming Rule for Oxyacids containing '-ate' Polyatomic Ions

Change the polyatomic ion suffix from -ate to -ic and add the word acid.

Naming Rule for Oxyacids containing '-ite' Polyatomic Ions

Change the polyatomic ion suffix from -ite to -ous and add the word acid.

Systematic acid name for $HCl(aq)$

Hydrochloric acid

Systematic acid name for $HNO_3(aq)$

Nitric acid

Systematic acid name for $HNO_2(aq)$

Nitrous acid