Let’s look at an example. Writing formulas for acids is similar to writing the formulas for other types of compounds.
Let’s look at an example.
Now you try! Complete the chart below. Decide if the acid is binary or oxyacid. Then, use your STAAR reference material to determine the anion name. (Remember, if it is a binary acid, the anion will be the element name with the suffix –ide.) Finally, write the formula for the acid. Remember to balance your charges!