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Write the chemical formulas for the following compounds: (f) iron(III)carbonate
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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Brown14th EditionChemistry: The Central ScienceISBN: 9780134414232
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement140
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions192
- Ch.3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry172
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution156
- Ch.5 - Thermochemistry151
- Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms137
- Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements127
- Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding143
- Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories167
- Ch.10 - Gases147
- Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces97
- Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Materials129
- Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions126
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics175
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium107
- Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria127
- Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria133
- Ch.18 - Chemistry of the Environment88
- Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics140
- Ch.20 - Electrochemistry137
- Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry99
- Ch.22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals66
- Ch.23 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry69
- Ch.24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry11
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Chapter 2, Problem 75b
Give the name or chemical formula, as appropriate, for each of the following acids: (b) HBr
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Identify the type of compound: HBr is a binary acid, which consists of hydrogen and one other nonmetal element.
Recognize the pattern for naming binary acids: Binary acids are named using the prefix 'hydro-', followed by the root of the nonmetal element, and ending with the suffix '-ic acid'.
Determine the root of the nonmetal element: The nonmetal in HBr is bromine, so the root is 'brom'.
Apply the naming pattern: Combine the prefix 'hydro-', the root 'brom', and the suffix '-ic acid' to form the name.
Conclude with the name: The name of the acid HBr is hydrobromic acid.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Acids and Their Properties
Acids are substances that can donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution. They typically have a sour taste and can conduct electricity when dissolved in water. The strength of an acid is determined by its ability to dissociate in water, with strong acids completely ionizing and weak acids partially ionizing.
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Naming Acids
The naming of acids depends on the anion present in the compound. For binary acids, which consist of hydrogen and one other nonmetal, the name is formed by using the prefix 'hydro-', followed by the root of the nonmetal's name, and ending with 'ic acid'. For example, HBr is named hydrobromic acid.
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Chemical Formulas
A chemical formula represents the composition of a substance, indicating the types and numbers of atoms present. For acids, the formula typically starts with hydrogen (H) followed by the anion. In the case of HBr, the formula indicates one hydrogen atom and one bromine atom, reflecting its identity as a binary acid.
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