Naming Acids and Bases

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What is the chemical formula for nitrous acid?

Back

HNO₂

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl

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What is the chemical formula for bromic acid?

Back

HBrO₃

Front

What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

Back

H₂SO₄

Front

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

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A strong acid completely dissociates in solution, while a weak acid only partially dissociates.

Front

What is the general formula for naming binary acids?

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Hydro + base name of nonmetal + -ic + acid.

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What is the general formula for naming oxyacids?

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Base name of the acid + -ic or -ous + acid, depending on the presence of oxygen.

Front

What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?

Back

CH₃COOH

Front

What is the chemical formula for phosphoric acid?

Back

H₃PO₄

Front

What is the chemical formula for nitric acid?

Back

HNO₃