Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid?
A
A compound containing hydrogen, H, and one or more nonmetals
2
Q
How do you name binary acids?
A
[hydro][base name of nonmetal +ic][acid]
3
Q
How do you name oxyacids?
A
If the oxyanion ends in ite, [base name of oxyanion +ous][acid]
If the oxyanion ends in ate, [base name of oxyanion +ic][acid]