Naming Acids and Their Rules

The video introduces the process of naming acids by examining their chemical formulas. It explains the distinction between acids with and without oxygen, providing rules for naming each type. The video also covers the importance of identifying the negative ion in an acid and using its name to determine the acid's name. A mnemonic is provided to help remember the naming rules, and exceptions to these rules are discussed, including common acids like phosphoric and sulfuric acid. Special cases involving hypo and per polyatomic ions are also addressed.

What is the primary basis for naming an acid?

• The name of the negative ion

• The type of bond between atoms

• The number of hydrogen atoms

• The physical state of the acid

How do you name an acid if the negative ion ends in 'ide'?

• Add 'hydro' at the beginning and 'ic' at the end

• Add 'ate' to the end

• Add 'ic' to the end

• Add 'ous' to the end

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

• Hydrochlorous acid

• Chlorous acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Chloric acid

Which of the following is true for naming acids with polyatomic ions ending in 'ate'?

• Replace 'ate' with 'ous'

• Replace 'ate' with 'ic'

• Add 'hydro' at the beginning

• Replace 'ate' with 'ide'

What is the correct name for HNO3?

• Nitrate acid

• Nitrous acid

• Nitroxic acid

• Nitric acid

How do you name an acid if the polyatomic ion ends in 'ite'?

• Replace 'ite' with 'ic'

• Replace 'ite' with 'ous'

• Add 'hydro' at the beginning

• Replace 'ite' with 'ate'

What is the mnemonic for remembering the naming rules for acids?

• Sprite is delicious

• All of the above

• I ate something icky

• My ride has hydraulics

Which of the following acids is an exception to the naming rules?

• Acetic acid

• Nitric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulfuric acid

How do you name an acid with the polyatomic ion 'hypochlorite'?

• Hypochloric acid

• Chlorous acid

• Chloric acid

• Hypochlorous acid

What should you focus on when naming acids with polyatomic ions that have prefixes like 'hypo' or 'per'?

• The physical state of the acid

• The number of hydrogen atoms

• The prefix of the polyatomic ion

• The ending of the polyatomic ion