Chapter 5, Problem 22E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The basic form for the names of oxyacids whose oxyanions end with –ate is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The acids containing oxyanions i.e. anions that contain oxygen atom are called oxyacids. For example, nitric acid, ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ contains the nitrate ion, ${\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$, sulphuric acid, ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ contains the sulphate ion, ${\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{2-}}$, etc. Oxyacids are the combination of one or more hydrogen ions with an oxyanion. The naming of these acids depends on the ending of the oxyanion.