Question

part a
what is the basic form for the name of oxyacids whose oxyanions end with -ate?
base oxyanion nameacid
base oxyanion name + icacid
base oxyanion name + ousacid
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Explanation:

To name oxyacids with oxyanions ending in -ate, the rule is to take the base oxyanion name (ending in -ate) and replace -ate with -ic, then add "acid". For example, the oxyanion $\ce{SO_4^{2-}}$ (sulfate) forms the oxyacid $\ce{H_2SO_4}$ (sulfuric acid). So the correct format is [base oxyanion name + ic][acid].

Answer:

[base oxyanion name + ic][acid] (the middle option among the three choices)