Definition: An oxyacid is an acid that contains an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom and at least one other element.
Also Known As: oxoacid
Examples:
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), phosphoric acid (H3PO4), and nitric acid (HNO3) are all oxyacids.
Oxyacid Definition
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Phosphoric acid is an oxyacid.
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