Can someone explain this to me?

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Dzrk · Answer

I have a formula:
$$H_2SO_4$$

axie · Answer

How can i help you :3 (also welcome to question cove)

Dzrk · Answer

I need to find the name of the acid.

axie · Answer

So what to the letters H S and O stand for on the periodic table?

Dzrk · Answer

I do see Hydrogen, Sulfur, and Oxygen.

axie · Answer

So how many hydrogen do you see?

Dzrk · Answer

I see 2 Hydrogen.

axie · Answer

In an atomic compound, what does 2 stand for? we have di, bi, tri ect.

Dzrk · Answer

bi-(Meaning two.)

axie · Answer

close, in atoms we use "di" to mean two

axie · Answer

so first we have Dihydrogen, meaning two hydrogen

axie · Answer

and how many oxygen do we have? we have 4 right?

Dzrk · Answer

Okay, so Dihydrogen, now there is One Sulfur, and 4 Oxygen.

axie · Answer

yeah! lemme draw it real quick so you can see the structure better

Dzrk · Answer

I can draw it if you'd like.

axie · Answer

attachment

axie · Answer

so sulfur is the atom that everything is bonding to, meaning that its sulfer some thing.

Dzrk · Answer

Acid and Sulfur make a Acid.

Dzrk · Answer

Oops. I meant Hydrogen and Sulfur.

axie · Answer

so what kind of acid would it be?

axie · Answer

its a sulfur acid

Dzrk · Answer

So, a Sulfuric Acid?

axie · Answer

Yeah!

Dzrk · Answer

Thank you, very much greatly appreciated.

axie · Answer

Yup! welcome to qc! I hope you enjoy it here!

Dzrk · Answer

Thank you, I do have a few more, if you're available.

axie · Answer

I don't have time unfortunalty, but if you post it some one will come along soon