Identify whether the acid is binary or oxyacid
For binary acids, use the prefix hydro-
For binary acids, use the root name of the nonmetal
For binary acids, add the suffix -ic acid
For oxyacids, use the polyatomic ion name as the base
For oxyacids ending in -ate, change the ending to -ic acid
For oxyacids ending in -ite, change the ending to -ous acid
Keep the prefix if the ion name includes one
Do not use hydro- for oxyacids
Write the acid name as a separate word followed by acid