Naming acids and bases

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What is the name of the acid with the formula H3P?

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hydrophosphoric acid

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What is the name of the compound Mg(OH)2?

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magnesium hydroxide

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When the polyatomic ion in an acid ends in -ate, what is the ending used for the acid's name?

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-ic

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What is the ending of the base name when naming a binary acid?

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-ic

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What kind of compound produces a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water?

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acid

Front

What is the general formula for a base?

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Metal hydroxide (e.g., NaOH, KOH)

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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

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

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What is the name of the acid derived from the sulfate ion (SO4^2-)?

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sulfuric acid

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What is the name of the acid derived from the nitrite ion (NO2^-)?

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nitrous acid

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What is the name of the base formed from the carbonate ion (CO3^2-)?

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calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)