How do you name this acid?
HClO2
I found the answer but now I need to know N2F4.
chlorous acid
dinitrogen tetrafluoride
To name the acid HClO2, you need to follow the rules for naming binary acids.
1. Start with the prefix "hydro-".
2. Then, write the name of the nonmetal element involved (in this case, it's chlorine) with the ending "-ic".
3. Finally, add the word "acid" at the end.
So, combining these rules, HClO2 is named as chlorous acid.
Similarly, to name the compound N2F4, you need to follow the rules for naming covalent compounds.
1. Write the name of the first element (in this case, it's nitrogen).
2. Add the prefix that corresponds to the number of atoms present (in this case, it's "di-" for two).
3. Write the name of the second element (in this case, it's fluorine).
4. Add the ending "-ide" at the end.
By applying these rules, N2F4 is named as dinitrogen tetrafluoride.