Question

quiz 3_chap 7: covalent molecules
what is the acid within the chemical formula, h₂so₄(aq)?
○ hydrogen sulfide acid
○ chloric acid
○ hydrosulfuric acid
○ sulfuric acid

Explanation:

To identify the acid for \( \ce{H2SO4(aq)} \), we analyze the formula: the anion is \( \ce{SO4^{2-}} \) (sulfate). Acids with sulfate anions are named sulfuric acid. Hydrogen sulfide acid (\( \ce{H2S} \)), chloric acid (\( \ce{HClO3} \)), and hydrosulfuric acid (same as hydrogen sulfide acid) do not match \( \ce{H2SO4} \).

Answer:

D. sulfuric acid (assuming the options are labeled A - D with D as sulfuric acid; based on the selection in the image, the correct answer is the option with "sulfuric acid").