Textbook Question
Provide the name or chemical formula, as appropriate, for each of the following acids: (a) hydroiodic acid (b) chloric acid (c) nitrous acid
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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
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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 76e
Provide the name or chemical formula, as appropriate, for each of the following acids: (e) HClO4
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Identify the chemical formula given: HClO_4.
Recognize that HClO_4 is an oxyacid, which contains hydrogen, chlorine, and oxygen.
Determine the name of the acid based on the number of oxygen atoms and the central atom (chlorine in this case).
Recall that acids with the central atom chlorine and four oxygen atoms are named as 'perchloric acid'.
Conclude that the name of the acid HClO_4 is 'perchloric acid'.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Acid Naming Conventions
Acids are named based on their anions. For oxyacids, if the anion ends in '-ate', the acid name will end in '-ic', while if it ends in '-ite', the acid name will end in '-ous'. In this case, HClO4 contains the anion ClO4-, which is called perchlorate, leading to the acid being named perchloric acid.
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Rules for Naming Carboxylic Acids
Chemical Formulas of Acids
The chemical formula of an acid typically includes hydrogen (H) atoms bonded to an anion. For example, HClO4 consists of one hydrogen atom and the perchlorate ion (ClO4-). Understanding how to derive the formula from the acid's name is essential for identifying its chemical structure.
Properties of Strong Acids
Strong acids, such as perchloric acid (HClO4), completely dissociate in water, releasing all their hydrogen ions (H+). This property is crucial for predicting the behavior of acids in chemical reactions, including their reactivity and pH levels in solution.
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