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Naming Acids definitions

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  • Acid
    A covalent compound, typically starting with hydrogen, that releases H+ ions when dissolved in water.
  • Covalent Compound
    A substance formed by nonmetals sharing electrons, resulting in molecules with no overall charge.
  • Hydrogen Ion
    A positively charged particle, symbolized as H+, responsible for the acidic properties of solutions.
  • Hydronium Ion
    An alternative name for H+, emphasizing its role in aqueous acidic solutions.
  • Nonmetal
    An element found on the right side of the periodic table, often forming covalent bonds in acids.
  • Binary Acid
    A molecule containing hydrogen and a single nonmetal (excluding oxygen), named with 'hydro-' and '-ic acid.'
  • Oxyacid
    A compound with hydrogen and a polyatomic ion containing oxygen, named based on the ion's suffix.
  • Polyatomic Ion
    A charged group of covalently bonded atoms, often containing oxygen, crucial in oxyacid formation.
  • Nitrate Ion
    A polyatomic ion with the formula NO3−, which forms nitric acid when combined with hydrogen.
  • Nitrite Ion
    A polyatomic ion with the formula NO2−, which forms nitrous acid when combined with hydrogen.
  • Base Name
    The root portion of a nonmetal's name used in acid nomenclature, sometimes modified for certain elements.
  • Suffix
    The ending part of a chemical name, such as '-ic acid' or '-ous acid,' indicating the acid type.
  • Exception
    A case where standard acid naming rules do not apply, such as acetic acid or acids with sulfur and phosphorus.