Acids and Carbonate Ions Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for carbonic acid. It begins by identifying the type of acid based on naming rules, then determines the polyatomic ion involved, which is carbonate. The tutorial proceeds to balance the charges between hydrogen and the carbonate ion to derive the chemical formula H2CO3. The process is explained step-by-step, ensuring a clear understanding of how to construct the formula for carbonic acid.

What does the absence of 'hydro' in the name of an acid indicate?

• It contains sulfur.

• It is a binary acid.

• It is an oxyacid.

• It is a strong acid.

Which suffix in the name of an acid suggests the use of specific naming rules?

• ide

• ous

• ic

• ate

What is the polyatomic ion associated with carbonic acid?

• Phosphate

• Sulfate

• Nitrate

• Carbonate

How is the stem 'carbon' modified to identify the polyatomic ion in carbonic acid?

• Change to 'ide'

• Change to 'ate'

• Change to 'ite'

• Change to 'ous'

What is the charge of the carbonate ion?

• +2

• +1

• -2

• -1

How many hydrogen ions are needed to balance the charge of the carbonate ion in carbonic acid?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three