Naming Acids Practice
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Chemistry
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10th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on acid nomenclature and formula writing, a fundamental topic in high school chemistry appropriate for grades 10-12. The questions assess students' mastery of naming binary acids (like HCl and HBr), oxyacids (such as HNO₃ and H₂SO₄), and converting between chemical formulas and acid names. Students must understand the systematic naming conventions that distinguish between different types of acids: binary acids use the "hydro-___-ic acid" pattern, while oxyacids follow patterns like "-ic acid" for higher oxidation states and "-ous acid" for lower oxidation states. The quiz requires students to recognize polyatomic ions, understand oxidation states, and apply the relationship between anion charge and the number of hydrogen atoms in the acid formula. Students need solid foundational knowledge of chemical formulas, ion charges, and the ability to differentiate between similar-sounding acid names that represent completely different compounds. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying chemistry in grades 10-12. This practice quiz serves multiple instructional purposes and works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing new acid-base concepts, or as targeted practice after initial instruction on acid nomenclature. Teachers can assign this as homework to reinforce classroom learning or use it as a formative assessment tool to identify students who need additional support with naming conventions before moving to more complex acid-base reactions. The quiz format allows for immediate feedback and self-paced learning, making it valuable for review sessions before unit tests or standardized assessments. This content aligns with NGSS HS-PS1-1 regarding atomic structure and periodic trends, as well as common core chemistry standards that address chemical nomenclature and formula writing skills essential for advanced chemistry coursework.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name the acid: HC2H3O2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
HBr
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Hydroiodic acid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
carbonic acid
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
chlorous acid
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
H2SO3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?
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