Naming Acids and Bases

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What is the name of the acid represented by the formula HF?

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hydrofluoric acid

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What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide?

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NaOH

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What is the chemical formula for hydroiodic acid?

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HI

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

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What is the chemical formula for bromic acid?

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HBrO3

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What is the general naming convention for binary acids?

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Binary acids are named using the prefix 'hydro-', followed by the root of the nonmetal, and the suffix '-ic' added to the end.

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What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate.

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What is the significance of the pH scale in relation to acids and bases?

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The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, with lower values indicating higher acidity and higher values indicating higher basicity.

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

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hydrochloric acid

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What is the name of the base represented by the formula NaOH?

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sodium hydroxide