Chapter 9.4, Problem 37SP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Acids are substances that give ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution and the type of an acid depends on the number of hydrogen ions.

Answer to Problem 37SP

The name of the compound is hydrogen fluoride.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is HF. It is composed of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ and ${\text{F}}^{-}$ Thus, the name of the compound is hydrogen fluoride.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Acids are substances that give ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution and the type of an acid depends on the number of hydrogen ions.

Answer to Problem 37SP

The name of the compound is nitric acid.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{HNO}}_3$ . It is composed of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ and ${\text{NO}}_3{}^{-}$ . Thus, the name of the compound is nitric acid.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Acids are substances that give ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution and the type of an acid depends on the number of hydrogen ions.

Answer to Problem 37SP

The name of the compound is sulfurous acid.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$ . It is composed of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ and ${\text{SO}}_3{}^{2-}$ Thus, the name of the compound is sulfurous acid.