General Rules
Hydrogen, H
What is the symbol and name of the element that all acids begin with?
HCl
What is hydrochloric acid?
HNO3
What is nitric acid?
hydrofluoric acid
What is HF?
An acid that contains hydrogen and one other element.
What is a binary acid?
Hydro-
What prefix is used to name acids without oxygen in them?
HBr
What is hydrobromic acid?
H2SO3
What is sulfurous acid?
carbonic acid
What is H2CO3?
An acid that contains both a hydrogen atom and an oxyanion.
What is an oxyacid?
"-ic"
If the polyatomic ion used in the acid has the suffix "-ate," what is the suffix changed to in the acid?
H2S
What is hydrosulfuric acid
HC2H3O2
What is acetic acid?
phosphoric acid
What is H3PO4?
The acid comprising approximately 5% of vinegar.
What is acetic acid?
"ous"
If the polyatomic ion used in the acid has the suffix "-ite," what is the suffix changed to in the acid?
HI
What is hydroiodic acid?
H2SO4
What is sulfuric acid?
perchloric acid
What is HClO4?
The acid most commonly found in car batteries.
What is sulfuric acid?
This must be present for an acid to form.
What is a hydrogen ion? , H+
HCN
What is hydrocyanic acid?
HClO
What is hypochlorous acid?
nitrous acid
What is HNO2?
An acid commonly found in carbonated beverages.
What is carbonic acid?