Chemistry: oxy acids, acid salts

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In summary, oxy acids are acids that contain oxygen, hydrogen, and one or more other elements. They are named based on the number of oxygen atoms in the molecule and the element they are attached to, with prefixes such as "hypo-" and "per-" used to denote the number of oxygen atoms. Acid salts, also known as hydrogen salts, are compounds formed when an acid reacts with a base and have some hydrogen atoms that are not completely replaced by a metal ion. They are commonly used in various industries, including food preservation, cleaning products, and fertilizers. Acid salts also differ from regular salts in that they are more soluble in water.

Oct 25, 2010

laura11

can oxy acids make acid salts?

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Oct 26, 2010

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What oxoacids do you know, what is an acid salt?

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Oct 28, 2010

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laura11 said:

can oxy acids make acid salts?

Yes.

Oct 28, 2010

laura11

how?

Oct 28, 2010

Borek

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Answer my questions from the previous post.

FAQ: Chemistry: oxy acids, acid salts

1. What are oxy acids?

Oxy acids are acids that contain oxygen, hydrogen, and one or more other elements. They are also known as oxoacids.

2. How are oxy acids named?

Oxy acids are named based on the number of oxygen atoms in the molecule and the element they are attached to. The prefix "hypo-" is used for the acid with the lowest number of oxygen atoms, and the prefix "per-" is used for the acid with the highest number of oxygen atoms.

3. What are acid salts?

Acid salts are compounds that are formed when an acid reacts with a base. They contain a positive ion from the base and a negative ion from the acid. They are also known as hydrogen salts.

4. How do acid salts differ from regular salts?

Acid salts have some hydrogen atoms that are not completely replaced by a metal ion, while regular salts have all of their hydrogen atoms replaced by a metal ion. Acid salts are also usually more soluble in water than regular salts.

5. What are some common uses of oxy acids and acid salts?

Oxy acids and acid salts have a wide range of uses in various industries. Some common uses include food preservation, cleaning products, and fertilizers. They are also used in the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and in various chemical reactions.