Ions, Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Define Alkaline
A
pH greater than 7
2
Q
How do you convert from an ion to an acid in naming?
A
Ide —> Hydro + Ic + Acid (HCl –> Hydrochloric Acid)
Ate —> Ic + Acid (HClO3 –> Chloric Acid)
Ite —> Ous + Acid (HClO2 –> Chlorous Acid)
Tip: In all the examples, the hydrogen was ignored.
3
Q
Define acidic
A
pH lower than 7