http://www.ck12.org Chapter 7. Chemical Nomenclature
(b) HI
(c) H 2 S
(d) H 3 PO 4
(e) H 2 SO 4- Write the formulas for the following acids:
(a) sulfurous acid
(b) hydrosulfuric acid
(c) nitric acid
(d) carbonic acid
(e) chloric acid
Further Reading / Supplemental Links
- Chemical Nomenclature. (2012), from http://www.chemteam.info/Nomenclature/Nomenclature.html
- Video on acid-base nomenclature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVgi74kswPA
Points to Consider
- Vinegar is an acid that can be produced from the aerobic fermentation of wine. In fact, vinegar is most likely
the oldest known acid. It is commonly used as a food additive (to give things an acidic or sour taste) and as a
mild cleaning agent.