Oxoacids are a type of acid that contain oxygen, hydrogen, and another element, typically a non-metal. They are formed when an oxoanion, which is a negatively charged ion containing oxygen, combines with hydrogen ions. Common examples of oxoacids include sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and nitric acid (HNO₃). The strength of an oxoacid depends on the number of oxygen atoms bonded to the central atom. Generally, more oxygen atoms lead to stronger acids because they stabilize the negative charge after the acid donates a proton. This property makes oxoacids important in various chemical reactions and industrial processes.