Naming Acids

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What is the name of the acid with the formula HF?

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hydrofluoric acid

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What is the chemical formula for carbonic acid?

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H₂CO₃

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How is the number of hydrogen ions in an acid determined?

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It is the same as the charge of the anion.

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What is the name of the acid with the formula H₃PO₃?

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phosphorous acid

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What is the formula for nitric acid?

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HNO₃

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What is the general naming convention for binary acids?

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The name starts with 'hydro-', followed by the root of the anion's name, and ends with 'ic acid'.

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What is the name of HCl?

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hydrochloric acid

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What is the formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₂SO₄

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What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate.

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What is the name of the acid with the formula H₃C₆H₅O₇?

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citric acid