Mastering Acid Nomenclature Through Chemical Formulas and Polyatomic Ions

The video tutorial explains how to name acids by breaking them into H+ and negative ion parts. It covers naming rules for acids with ions ending in ATE, ITE, and IDE, using examples like HBrO4, H3AsO3, HF, H3PO3, H3BO3, and HIO. The tutorial also highlights exceptions in naming, such as phosphorous and sulfurous acids, and provides mnemonics to aid memorization.

What is the first step in naming an acid from its chemical formula?

• Determine the color of the acid

• Break it into H+ and negative ion parts

• Identify the metal present

• Check the pH level

What is the name of the acid HBrO4?

• Bromous acid

• Hydrobromic acid

• Bromic acid

• Perbromic acid

How do you name an acid with a polyatomic ion ending in ITE?

• Replace ITE with ic acid

• Replace ITE with ous acid

• Replace ITE with hydro acid

• Replace ITE with ate acid

What is the correct name for the acid HF?

• Fluorate acid

• Fluoric acid

• Fluorous acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

Which mnemonic helps remember the naming rule for acids with IDE ions?

• IDE is wide

• My ride has hydraulics

• I ate something icky

• Sprite is delicious

What is the name of the acid H3PO3?

• Phosphoric acid

• Phosphorous acid

• Phosphite acid

• Phosphos acid

Which of the following is an exception in acid naming?

• Acetic acid

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

What is the name of the acid H3BO3?

• Boric acid

• Borate acid

• Borous acid

• Boronic acid

What is the name of the acid HIO?

• Hydroiodic acid

• Iodous acid

• Iodic acid

• Hypoiodic acid

Which mnemonic helps remember the naming rule for acids with ATE ions?

• ATE is great

• Sprite is delicious

• I ate something icky

• My ride has hydraulics