Binary Acids
* Definition: Binary acids are acids formed from the combination of hydrogen (H) and a nonmetal (X).
* General Formula: HX
* Example: HCl (hydrochloric acid)
The Formula That Doesn't Fit
The formula that is not an example of a binary acid is H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid).
Why?
* Sulfuric acid contains oxygen in addition to hydrogen and sulfur. This makes it a ternary acid, not a binary acid.
* Ternary acids have the general formula HXOy (where X is a nonmetal and O is oxygen).
Let me know if you'd like to explore other examples of binary or ternary acids!
