Inorganic Acids In Chemistry: C

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1. What is the chemical formula for Sulfurous Acid?

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Sulfurous Acid is a weak acid with the chemical formula H2SO3, which consists of two hydrogen atoms, one sulfur atom, and three oxygen atoms.

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2. What is the chemical formula for Hyposulfurous Acid?

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Hyposulfurous Acid has the chemical formula H2SO2, which consists of two atoms of hydrogen, one atom of sulfur, and two atoms of oxygen. It is different from the incorrect options provided.

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3. What is the chemical formula for Pyrosulfuric Acid?

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Pyrosulfuric Acid, also known as oleum, has the chemical formula H2S2O7. It is a compound formed by the combination of sulfur trioxide (SO3) with sulfuric acid (H2SO4). The incorrect answers provided are variations that do not accurately represent the formula for Pyrosulfuric Acid.

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4. What is the chemical formula for Dithionous Acid?

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Dithionous Acid is a chemical compound with the formula H2S2O4, different from sulfurous acid (H2SO3), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and thiosulfuric acid (H2S2O3).

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5. What is the chemical formula for Thiosulfurous Acid?

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Thiosulfurous Acid is properly represented by the chemical formula H2S2O2, where the sulfur has an oxidation state of +2.

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6. What is the chemical formula for Peroxydisulfuric Acid?

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Peroxydisulfuric Acid has the chemical formula H2S2O8, which distinguishes it from other acid compounds such as Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), and Sulfurous Acid (HSO3).

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7. What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric Acid?

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Sulfuric Acid is a strong acid composed of hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen with the chemical formula H2SO4. The other options listed are Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), Sodium Chloride (NaCl), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) which are different compounds and not the correct formula for Sulfuric Acid.

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8. What is the chemical formula for Persulfuric Acid?

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Persulfuric Acid, also known as Peroxomonosulfuric acid, has the chemical formula H2SO5. This compound is a strong oxidizing agent and is produced by the reaction of sulfuric acid with hydrogen peroxide.

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9. What is the chemical formula for disulfurous acid?

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Disulfurous acid has the chemical formula H2S2O5, which consists of two sulfur atoms, five oxygen atoms, and two hydrogen atoms. It is different from sulfurous acid (H2SO3), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and disulphuric acid (H2S2O6).

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10. What is the chemical formula for Tetrathionic Acid?

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Tetrathionic Acid has the chemical formula H2S4O6, which indicates a molecule containing two hydrogen atoms, four sulfur atoms, and six oxygen atoms. Incorrect options: H2SO4O4 - incorrect arrangement of elements; HSO3 - represents sulfurous acid, not tetrathionic acid; H2SO3 - represents sulfurous acid, not tetrathionic acid.

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11. What is the chemical formula for Hydrosulfuric Acid?

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Hydrosulfuric Acid, also known as Hydrogen Sulfide, has a chemical formula of H2S.

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12. What is the chemical formula for Hydrochloric Acid?

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Hydrochloric Acid is a colorless, pungent solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water, commonly used in laboratory and industrial settings.

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13. What is the chemical formula for Chlorous Acid?

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Chlorous Acid has the chemical formula HClO2, not HClO3, HClO, or HClO4.

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14. What is the chemical formula for Perchloric Acid?

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Perchloric Acid is a strong acid with the chemical formula HClO4. It is different from other chloric acids which have different numbers of oxygen atoms in the molecule.

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15. What is the chemical formula for Hypochlorous Acid?

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Hypochlorous Acid is a chemical compound with the formula HClO, while H2O2 is Hydrogen Peroxide, NaClO is Sodium Hypochlorite, and CO2 is Carbon Dioxide.

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16. What is the chemical formula for Chloric Acid?

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Chloric Acid is a chemical compound with the formula HClO3, not to be confused with other similar compounds such as HClO, HClO2, or HClO4.

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17. What is the chemical formula for Hyponitrous Acid - Nitramide?

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Hyponitrous Acid is represented by the chemical formula H2N2O2 which is the only correct answer among the options provided. The other options do not accurately represent the chemical composition of Hyponitrous Acid - Nitramide.

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18. What is the chemical formula for Nitric Acid?

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Nitric Acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid with the formula HNO3, while H2SO4 is Sulfuric Acid, NaCl is table salt, and CO2 is carbon dioxide.

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19. What is the chemical formula for Nitrous Acid?

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Nitrous Acid is represented by the chemical formula HNO2. It is important to differentiate between Nitrous Acid (HNO2) and other acids like Nitric Acid (HNO3) or Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4). NH4OH represents Ammonium Hydroxide, which is a different compound altogether.

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20. What is the chemical formula for Pernitric Acid?

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Pernitric Acid has the chemical formula HNO4. It is important to distinguish it from other similar compounds like nitrous acid (HNO2), nitric acid (HNO3), and sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

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21. What is the chemical formula for Carbonous Acid?

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Carbonous Acid is a hypothetical compound with the chemical formula H2CO2. This compound does not exist in reality but is often used in theoretical chemistry discussions. The incorrect answers provided are actual chemical formulas for other compounds such as acetic acid (CH3COOH) and formic acid (HCOOH).

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22. What is the chemical formula for Hypocarbonous Acid?

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Hypocarbonous Acid is a hypothetical compound with the formula H2CO, which represents carbon monoxide with two hydrogen molecules attached.

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23. What is the chemical formula for Carbonic Acid?

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Carbonic Acid is a compound composed of two hydrogen atoms, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms, resulting in the chemical formula H2CO3.

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24. What is the chemical formula for Percarbonic Acid?

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Percarbonic Acid is a chemical compound with the formula H2CO4, which consists of two hydroxy groups (OH), one peroxo group (OO), and one carboxylic group (COOH).

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25. What is the chemical formula for Oxalic Acid?

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Oxalic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula H2C2O4.

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26. What is the chemical formula for Acetic Acid?

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Acetic Acid is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula CH3COOH. It is the main component of vinegar, giving it its characteristic sour taste and pungent smell.

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27. What is the chemical formula for Phosphoric Acid?

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Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is a triprotic acid, meaning that it can release three protons (hydrogen ions) in an aqueous solution.

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28. What is the chemical formula for Phosphorous Acid?

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Phosphorous Acid is a polyprotic acid with the chemical formula H3PO3, containing one hydrogen, one phosphorus, and three oxygen atoms.

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29. What is the chemical formula for Hypophosphous Acid?

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Hypophosphous Acid is a chemical compound with the formula H3PO2, which consists of three hydrogen atoms, one phosphorus atom, and two oxygen atoms. The incorrect options provided do not correspond to the correct formula for Hypophosphous Acid.

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30. What is the chemical formula for Perphosphoric Acid?

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Perphosphoric acid is a hypothetical acid with the formula H5P3O10, which can also be written as H3PO5, as each phosphorus atom contributes three hydrogen atoms. It is different from orthophosphoric acid, which has the formula H3PO4.

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What is the chemical formula for Sulfurous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hyposulfurous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Pyrosulfuric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Dithionous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Thiosulfurous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Peroxydisulfuric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Persulfuric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for disulfurous acid?
What is the chemical formula for Tetrathionic Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hydrosulfuric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hydrochloric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Chlorous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Perchloric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hypochlorous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Chloric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hyponitrous Acid - Nitramide?
What is the chemical formula for Nitric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Nitrous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Pernitric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Carbonous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hypocarbonous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Carbonic Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Percarbonic Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Oxalic Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Acetic Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Phosphoric Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Phosphorous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Hypophosphous Acid?
What is the chemical formula for Perphosphoric Acid?
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