Nomenclature (acids and bases)

If a compound BEGINS with the letter H, what type of compound is it? Ex: H₃PO₄

• ionic

• covalent

• base

• acid

If a compound name has the word ACID in it, what letter will it's formula BEGIN with?

• O

• OH

• HO

• H

The suffix -ous changes to what? Ex: Chlorous Acid

• -ate

• -ide

• -ic

• -ite

The suffix -ic changes to what? Ex: Chloric Acid

• -ide

• -ate

• -ous

• -ite

If a compound ENDS with the letters OH, what type of compound is it? Ex: RbOH

• ionic

• covalent

• acid

• base

What is the name of the ion OH^-?

• oxygen monohydride

• oxygen hydride

• oxyhydride

• hydroxide

If a compound name has the word HYDRO in it, will the formula have an "O"? Ex: Hydroiodic Acid

• yes

• no

If you have an oxyacid and it contains an -ate polyatomic ion, then acid's ending will change to _____. 

• -ic 
• -ous
• -ite 

If you have an oxyacid and it contains an -ite polyatomic ion, then acid's ending will change to _____. 

• -ic 
• -ous 
• hydro-root-ic acid 
• -ate 

carbonic acid

• H₂CO₃
• H₂CrO₄
• H₂C₂O₄
• HCO₃

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-4