Chemistry Concepts: Acids, Anions, and Chemical Naming

Acid Classification & Anion Naming

• Oxyacids: Acids that contain oxygen, in addition to hydrogen and at least one other element, often a nonmetal. The transcript mentions identifying an acid as an oxyacid, suggesting a focus on its structural characteristics.

• Anion Identification and Naming: The discussion highlights several important anions and their naming conventions.

  • NO_2^- (Nitrite anion is implied by the