Key Concepts: Binary Acids vs Oxyacids

Core Definitions

• Binary Acid: An acid made of hydrogen and one other nonmetal element (e.g., HCl, HBr).
• Oxyacid: An acid containing hydrogen, oxygen, and another element (e.g., H₂SO₄, HNO₃).
• Binary Acid Naming: Use the prefix "hydro-" + root of the element + "-ic acid" (e.g., hydrochloric acid).
• Oxyacid Naming: If the polyatomic ion ends in "-ate," the acid ends in "-ic acid"; if "-ite," then "-ous acid."