Question

nitric acid
express your answer as a chemical formula.
a chemical reaction does not occur for this question.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula of nitric acid

Nitric acid is a strong acid composed of hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. The chemical formula for nitric acid is determined by the combination of the nitrate ion ($\ce{NO_3^-}$) and the hydrogen ion ($\ce{H^+}$). To balance the charges, one $\ce{H^+}$ combines with one $\ce{NO_3^-}$, so the formula is $\ce{HNO_3}$.

Answer:

$\ce{HNO_3}$