Naming Acids and Their Anions

The video tutorial explains how acids dissociate in water, releasing protons and forming anions. It covers different types of acids, such as monoprotic, diprotic, and triprotic, and provides detailed instructions on naming acids based on the suffixes of their anions. Special rules for acids containing sulfur and phosphorus are also discussed, along with a summary of the naming conventions.

What do acids dissociate into when dissolved in water?

• Protons and electrons

• Protons and anions

• Electrons and anions

• Neutrons and cations

Which type of acid contains only one dissociable proton?

• Monoprotic acid

• Diprotic acid

• Triprotic acid

• Polyprotic acid

How do you name an acid with an anion ending in -ate?

• Replace -ate with -ate

• Replace -ate with -ide

• Replace -ate with -ic

• Replace -ate with -ous

What is the name of the acid with the anion nitrate?

• Nitrate acid

• Nitric acid

• Nitrogen acid

• Nitrous acid

If an acid's anion ends in -ite, what suffix is used in the acid's name?

• -ic

• -ous

• -ide

• -ate

What prefix is added to the name of an acid with an anion ending in -ide?

• Per-

• Meta-

• Hydro-

• Hypo-

What is the correct name for HCl when dissolved in water?

• Chlorous acid

• Chloric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrochlorous acid

How is sulfuric acid named differently from other acids?

• Add -ous and include 'ur' from sulfur

• Add -ic and include 'ur' from sulfur

• Add -ous without any changes

• Add -ic without any changes

What adjustment is made when naming acids with phosphorus?

• Add -ic and include 'phos' from phosphorus

• Add -ous and include 'or' from phosphorus

• Add -ous and include 'phos' from phosphorus

• Add -ic and include 'or' from phosphorus

Which of the following is a correct rule for naming acids?

• Always add 'hydro' for anions ending in -ate

• Replace -ite with -ic

• Replace -ide with -ous

• Add 'ur' for sulfur-containing anions