Question

multiple choice 10 points
what is the name of hbr?
hydrogen bromine acid
bromic acid
hydrobromide acid
hydrobromic acid

Explanation:

• For binary acids (acids composed of hydrogen and a non - oxygen non - metal), the naming rule is: "hydro -" + non - metal root + "-ic acid".
• In \(HBr\), the non - metal is bromine (\(Br\)). The root of bromine is "brom".
• Applying the binary acid naming rule: "hydro -" + "brom" + "-ic acid" gives hydrobromic acid.
• "Hydrogen bromine acid" is an incorrect naming as it doesn't follow the acid - naming conventions.
• "Bromic acid" (\(HBrO_3\)) is a ternary acid (contains hydrogen, oxygen, and another element) and has a different structure.
• "Hydrobromide acid" is not a valid acid name according to the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) naming rules for acids.

Answer:

hydrobromic acid