Naming Acids and Bases

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous acid?

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H3PO3

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What is the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide?

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KOH

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

Back

H2SO4

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What is the common name for HF?

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Hydrofluoric acid

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

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What is the general formula for a strong acid?

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Strong acids typically have a high degree of ionization in water, often represented as HA, where A is the anion.

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What is the general formula for a strong base?

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Strong bases typically have a metal cation and hydroxide ion, represented as MOH, where M is the metal.

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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

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

Front

What is the difference between a strong base and a weak base?

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

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What is the pH range of acids?

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The pH range of acids is from 0 to 7.