Definition

Noun: 1. An unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent: Bromic acid is a chemical compound (HBrO₃) that is not stable in its pure form and is primarily utilized for its ability to accept electrons from other substances in chemical reactions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laboratory synthesized bromic acid for a series of oxidation experiments.
  • Due to its instability, bromic acid is typically prepared in solution as needed.
  • The oxidizing power of bromic acid is greater than that of chloric acid.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Synthesis: Bromic acid is often generated (within the reaction mixture) from bromates and a strong acid, rather than being isolated.
  • The reaction required bromic acid, which was produced by adding sulfuric acid to potassium bromate.
• Analytical Chemistry: It can be used as a reagent in analytical procedures to test for the presence of certain other compounds.
  • The sample was treated with bromic acid to confirm the presence of the reducing agent.

Variants and Related Words

• Bromate (n): A salt or ester of bromic acid, such as potassium bromate (KBrO₃). Bromates are generally more stable than the acid itself.
• Bromic (adj): Relating to or containing bromine, especially with a valence of five. For example, "bromic compounds."

Synonyms

• HBrO₃: The chemical formula for bromic acid.
• Oxidizing acid: A descriptive term for acids like bromic acid that readily act as oxidizing agents.

Related Phrases

• Acid of bromine: A less common descriptive name for bromic acid.
• Bromic acid solution: The typical form in which this compound is handled, as the pure acid decomposes.

Noun

1. an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent