Naming Acids and Bases

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What is the chemical formula for Nitrous Acid?

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HNO2

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

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Magnesium hydroxide

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What is the chemical formula for Bromic Acid?

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HBrO3

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What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric Acid?

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H2SO4

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What is the chemical formula for Hydroiodic Acid?

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HI

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Define an acid in terms of its properties.

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH less than 7.

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Define a base in terms of its properties.

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is the general formula for a binary acid?

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The general formula for a binary acid is HX, where X is a nonmetal.

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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 naming convention for oxyacids?

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Oxyacids are named based on the polyatomic ion they contain; if the ion ends in -ate, the acid name ends in -ic, and if it ends in -ite, the acid name ends in -ous.