We’re being asked to identify the formula of hydrobromic acid
Recall that acids come in two different forms: Binary acids and Oxyacids (or oxoacids).
A binary acid is a covalent compound that contains an H+ ion connected to negative ion.
An oxyacid is a covalent compound that contains an H+ ion connected to a polyatomic ion containing oxygen.
Rules for Naming Binary Acids:
a. The prefix will be hydro-
b. Use the base name of the nonmetal (anion)
What is the formula for hydrobromic acid?
A. HBr
B. HBrO
C. HBrO2
D. HBrO3
E. HBrO4
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