Naming Acids and Their Formulas

The video tutorial introduces the concept of sulfuric acid through a humorous poem and personal anecdotes. It then delves into the rules for naming acids, focusing on the role of polyatomic ions and the endings of anions. The tutorial provides detailed examples of naming acids and converting chemical formulas to names, concluding with a summary of the key concepts.

What was the humorous mistake Johnny made with sulfuric acid?

• He thought it was water.

• He thought it was lemonade.

• He thought it was vinegar.

• He thought it was soda.

What ion is primarily responsible for making a substance an acid?

• Cl-

• H+

• Na+

• OH-

How do you name an acid if the anion ends in -ide?

• Add 'hydro-' prefix and '-ic' suffix

• Add '-ous' suffix

• Add 'per-' prefix and '-ic' suffix

• Add '-ic' suffix

What is the name of the acid with the formula HBr?

• Bromic acid

• Perbromic acid

• Bromous acid

• Hydrobromic acid

What is the correct name for HClO4?

• Chloric acid

• Perchloric acid

• Chlorous acid

• Hypochlorous acid

What suffix is used for acids derived from anions ending in -ate?

• -ic

• -ate

• -ide

• -ous

What is the name of the acid with the formula HNO2?

• Nitric acid

• Nitrite acid

• Nitrous acid

• Nitrate acid

What is the correct name for an acid derived from an anion ending in -ite?

• Add 'hydro-' prefix and '-ic' suffix

• Add '-ous' suffix

• Add 'per-' prefix and '-ic' suffix

• Add '-ic' suffix

If given the name 'sulfuric acid', what is the corresponding chemical formula?

• H2S

• H2SO4

• HSO4

• H2SO3

What is the chemical formula for phosphoric acid?

• H3PO4

• H3PO3

• H2PO4

• HPO4