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Which of the following is the correct name for HNO3?
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Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for hydrofluoric acid?
A
HF
B
H2SO4
C
HNO3
D
HCl
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Understand that hydrofluoric acid is an acid formed by hydrogen and fluorine atoms.
Recall that the chemical formula for hydrofluoric acid consists of one hydrogen atom and one fluorine atom bonded together.
Write the formula by combining the symbols for hydrogen (H) and fluorine (F) as HF.
Compare this formula with the other options: H2SO4 (sulfuric acid), HNO3 (nitric acid), and HCl (hydrochloric acid) to confirm that HF is the correct formula for hydrofluoric acid.
Conclude that the correct chemical formula for hydrofluoric acid is HF.
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