Oxoacids Flashcards
1
Q
What oxoacid is made from carbonate (CO3^2-)?
A
Carbonic acid H2CO3
2
Q
What oxoacid is made from nitrite (NO2^-)?
A
Nitrous acid HNO2
3
Q
What oxoacid is made from nitrate (NO3^-)?
A
Nitric acid HNO3
4
Q
What oxoacid is made from phosphate (PO4^3-)?
A
Phosphoric acid H3PO4
5
Q
What oxoacid is made from sulfite (SO3^2-)?
A
Sulfurous acid H2SO3
6
Q
Which oxoanion forms sulfuric acid H2SO4?
A
Sulfate SO4^2-
7
Q
Which oxoanion forms hypochlorous acid HClO?
A
Hypochlorite ClO^-
8
Q
Which oxoanion forms chlorous acid HClO2?
A
Chlorite ClO2^-
9
Q
Which oxoanion forms chloric acid HClO3?
A
Chlorate ClO3^-
10
Q
Which oxoanion forms perchloric acid HClO4?
A
Perchlorate ClO4^-
11
Q
What is the rule for naming oxoacids?
A
-ate –> -ic
-ite –> -ous
