Test Review Part 2: Naming Acids

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What is the cation in an acid?

Back

The cation in an acid is always hydrogen.

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What is the name of the acid represented by HF?

Back

Hydrofluoric acid.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

Back

H₂SO₄.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfurous acid?

Back

H₂SO₃.

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous acid?

Back

H₃PO₃.

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What is the general formula for binary acids?

Back

Binary acids have the general formula HX, where X is a nonmetal.

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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.

Front

What is the name of HCl?

Back

Hydrochloric acid.

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What is the name of HNO₃?

Back

Nitric acid.

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What is the name of H₂CO₃?

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Carbonic acid.