Acids and alkalis Flashcards
The formulas of common acids and bases.
1
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Hydrochloric acid
A
HCl
2
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Sulfuric acid
A
H₂SO₄
3
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Nitric acid
A
HNO₃
4
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Ethanoic acid
A
CH₃COOH
5
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Sodium hydroxide solution
A
NaOH
6
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Potasium hydroxide solution
A
KOH
7
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Calcium hydroxide solution
A
Ca(OH)₂
(Calcium hydroxide solution is also known as limewater.)
8
Q
What is the chemical formula of
Ammonia solution
A
NH₄OH
(Ammonia solution is also known as ammonia hydroxide.)
The chemical formula for ammonia is only NH₃. It reacts with the water to form NH₄OH.
