Naming Hydracids and Oxoacids

This video tutorial introduces the rules for naming acids, focusing on hydracids and oxyacids. It begins with an overview of acid nomenclature, using common household acids as examples. The video then explains the naming conventions for hydracids, which lack oxygen, and provides examples like hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids. Next, it covers oxyacids, which contain oxygen, and demonstrates how to use anion tables to determine their names, such as carbonic and hypochlorous acids. The tutorial aims to clarify these naming rules for students.

What is the common name for acetic acid?

• Salt

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Baking soda

What is the first step in naming a hydracid?

• Use the anion table

• Check for oxygen

• Add 'ous' suffix

• Identify the anion

How do you name HCl as a hydracid?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrobromic acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

• Hydrosulfuric acid

What suffix is added to the anion name when naming hydracids?

• -ate

• -hydric

• -ic

• -ous

What is the key difference between hydracids and oxoacids?

• Presence of hydrogen

• Presence of nitrogen

• Presence of carbon

• Presence of oxygen

What suffix is used for oxoacids when the anion ends in '-ate'?

• -ic

• -hydric

• -ous

• -ate

What suffix is used for oxoacids when the anion ends in '-ite'?

• -ic

• -ous

• -ate

• -hydric

How is H2CO3 named as an oxoacid?

• Carbide acid

• Carbonate acid

• Carbonous acid

• Carbonic acid

What is the name of the acid formed from the hypochlorite anion?

• Chlorous acid

• Chloric acid

• Hypochlorous acid

• Hypochloric acid

What should you always have on hand when naming oxoacids?

• Periodic table

• Anion table

• pH scale

• Molecular model