Naming and Formulas of Acids and Bases

The video tutorial covers the naming conventions for acids and bases, emphasizing the similarities to ionic compounds. It explains the differences between binary and polyatomic acids, detailing the naming rules for each. The tutorial also provides examples of naming acids and bases from their chemical formulas, highlighting special cases like sulfur and phosphorus. The video concludes with a brief overview of naming bases, using examples to illustrate the process.

What is the primary similarity between naming acids and ionic compounds?

• Both use Roman numerals for all elements.

• Both follow identical naming rules.

• Both involve balancing charges to zero.

• Both use the prefix 'hydro-' for all compounds.

How do you name a binary acid?

• Start with 'hydro-', change the element ending to '-ic', and add 'acid'.

• Add 'hydro-' to the element name and end with '-ous'.

• Use the element name directly followed by 'acid'.

• Use the element name with '-ate' and add 'acid'.

What is the naming rule for polyatomic acids ending in '-ate'?

• Use the element name directly followed by 'acid'.

• Change '-ate' to '-ous' and add 'acid'.

• Change '-ate' to '-ic' and add 'acid'.

• Add 'hydro-' and change '-ate' to '-ic'.

How is sulfuric acid named differently from other acids?

• It retains the 'ur' in sulfur when forming the name.

• It changes 'sulf' to 'sulfi' before adding 'acid'.

• It uses the prefix 'hydro-' like binary acids.

• It follows the same rules as nitrate.

What is the formula for carbonic acid?

• HCO2

• H2C

• HCO3

• H2CO3

Which of the following is a binary acid?

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Phosphoric acid

What is the charge of hydroxide in bases?

• +2

• +1

• -2

• -1

How do you determine the Roman numeral for transition metals in bases?

• By the total number of atoms in the compound.

• By the number of hydroxide ions present.

• By the atomic number of the metal.

• By the position of the metal in the periodic table.

What is the formula for aluminum hydroxide?

• AlO

• Al2O3

• Al(OH)3

• AlOH

Which of the following is NOT a correct formula for a base?

• Mg(OH)2

• Fe(OH)3

• KOH

• CuOH2