Name the second element using the appropriate prefix to indicate how many and the -ide suffix at the end of the name, just as if the element were a monoatomic ion. If the element begins with a vowel, and the prefix ends with the letter a, drop the letter a in the prefix. Here are some examples for you try. Naming Acids 1. For example, HBr is hydrobromic acid.
Oxyacids contain polyatomic anions such as nitrite, carbonate, etc.
1. carbon monoxide 2. Copyright registration marks and author acknowledgement must be retained intact.