Question

name each of the acids listed in the table below. chemical formula name h₃po₄ hclo₂ h₂s hbro₄

Explanation:

1. For $H_3PO_4$, it is a common oxy - acid. The polyatomic ion is phosphate ($PO_4^{3 -}$), so it is phosphoric acid.
2. For $HClO_2$, the polyatomic ion is chlorite ($ClO_2^{-}$), so it is chlorous acid.
3. For $H_2S$, when dissolved in water it is an acid. It is named hydrosulfuric acid.
4. For $HBrO_4$, the polyatomic ion is perbromate ($BrO_4^{-}$), so it is perbromic acid.

Answer:

1. Phosphoric acid
2. Chlorous acid
3. Hydrosulfuric acid
4. Perbromic acid