Acid/Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Acid Naming
A
Formulas start with H (Arrhenius definition)
2
Q
Binary Acids
A
H + mono atomic ion
Hydro (mono atomic) -ic acid
No O? Use hydro!
3
Q
Oxyacids
A
H + poly atomic ion containing O
-ate becomes -ic acid
-ite becomes -ous acid
4
Q
Base Naming
A
Formulas end with hydroxide (Use normal ionic nomenclature)