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Chemistry | 3 Simple Rules for Naming Acids!

Chemistry | 3 Simple Rules for Naming Acids!

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Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry

University

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Hard

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The video tutorial explains the rules for naming acids based on the suffix of their anions. It covers three main rules: for anions ending in 'ide', add 'hydro' and change 'ide' to 'ic acid'; for anions ending in 'ate', drop 'ate' and add 'ic acid'; and for anions ending in 'ite', drop 'ite' and add 'ous acid'. The tutorial also highlights exceptions and common examples, such as halogens and strong acids.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct name for the acid formed from the anion fluoride?

Hydrofluoric acid

Fluoric acid

Fluoride acid

Hydrofluoride acid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct name for HCl as an acid?

Chloric acid

Hydrochloric acid

Chlorous acid

Hydrochloride acid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Chloric acid

Hydrochloric acid

Chloride acid

Chlorous acid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you name an acid with the anion nitrate?

Nitrate acid

Nitrous acid

Hydronitric acid

Nitric acid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct name for H2SO4?

Sulfuric acid

Sulfate acid

Sulfurous acid

Hydrosulfuric acid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct name for the acid formed from the anion sulfite?

Sulfite acid

Hydrosulfuric acid

Sulfurous acid

Sulfuric acid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you name an acid with the anion nitrite?

Nitrite acid

Nitric acid

Nitrous acid

Hydronitrite acid

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