World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4.2, Problem 5RQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation :

The name of compound H2SO4 needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

A compound is said to be acidic in nature if there is one or more ionizable hydrogen ions present in it. The hydrogen atom is ionization if it is attached to more electronegative atom (generally oxygen).

(a)

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  H2SO4= sulfuric acid

Explanation of Solution

A substance that can accept an electron pair to form a covalent bond is also act as an acid. The given molecule has 2 H atoms, 1 S atom and 4 O atoms.

Two oxygen atoms are bonded to S atom via double bonds and two oxygen atoms via single bonds. The hydrogen atoms are attached to two oxygen atoms which are attached to S via single bonds. Thus, there are 2 ionizable hydrogen atoms and it is acidic in nature. The name of the compound is sulfuric acid.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation :

The name of compound HNO3 needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

A compound is said to be acidic in nature if there is one or more ionizable hydrogen ions present in it. The hydrogen atom is ionization if it is attached to more electronegative atom (generally oxygen).

(b)

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  HNO3 = nitric acid

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is made by the reaction of nitrogen dioxide (NO2 with water (H2O) . There is 1 H atom, 1 N atom and 3 O atoms. Two oxygen atoms are bonded with N via double bonds. One oxygen atom is attached to N via single bond and 1 H atom. This H atom is ionizable and makes the given compound acidic in nature. So, the name of given compound is nitric acid.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation :

The name of compound HBr needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

A compound is said to be acidic in nature if there is one or more ionizable hydrogen ions present in it. The hydrogen atom is ionization if it is attached to more electronegative atom (generally oxygen).

(c)

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  HBr = hydrobromic acid

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is HBr. There is 1 H atom and 1 Br atom present in it. Due to higher electronegtaivity of Br than H, Br can pull the electron pair towards itself making H atom ionizable. Therefore, name of the compound is hydrobromic acid.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation :

The name of compound HClO4 needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

A compound is said to be acidic in nature if there is one or more ionizable hydrogen ions present in it. The hydrogen atom is ionization if it is attached to more electronegative atom (generally oxygen).

(d)

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  HClO4 = Perchloric acid

Explanation of Solution

In the given compound, there is 1 H atom, 1 Cl atom and 4 O atoms. 3 O atoms are bonded to Cl via double bonds. One oxygen atom is bonded via single bond and has 1 H atom bonded to it. Thus, it is an acid and the name of the acid is perchloric acid.

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