Question

name the acid: h₂co₃(aq). spell out the full name of the acid.

Explanation:

To name the acid \( \ce{H_2CO_3}(aq) \), we recognize the anion part. The anion here is \( \ce{CO_3^{2-}} \), which is the carbonate ion. For acids formed from oxyanions, when the anion ends in -ate, the acid name ends in -ic acid. So, the acid formed from carbonate is carbonic acid.

Answer:

carbonic acid