Naming Acids - pH lab prelab activity

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What is an acid?

Back

A substance that has a pH less than 7 and can donate protons (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is the formula for hydrofluoric acid?

Back

HF

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Which of the following is NOT an acid: NH3, H3BO3, H3PO4, H2SO4?

Back

NH3 (Ammonia is a base, not an acid).

Front

What is the formula for nitric acid?

Back

HNO3

Front

What is the formula for sulfurous acid?

Back

H2SO3

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

Acids have a pH range of 0 to less than 7.

Front

What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a strong acid.

Back

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid.

Front

Give an example of a weak acid.

Back

Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak acid.

Front

What is the formula for acetic acid?

Back

CH3COOH