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?
H2SO4
What is sulfuric 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?
List five general properties of aqueous acids
Aqueous solutions of acids have a sour taste.
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2. Acids change the color of acid-base indicators.
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3. Some acids react with active metals and release hydrogen gas, H2.
4. Acids react with bases to produce salts and water.
5. Acids conduct electric current.
"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?
is the most commonly produced industrial chemical in the world.
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?
List five general properties of aqueous base
Aqueous solutions of bases taste bitter.
2. Bases change the color of acid-base indicators.
3. Dilute aqueous solutions of bases feel slippery.
4. Bases react with acids to produce salts and water.
5. Bases conduct electric current.