Naming Acids Flashcards
1
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Naming acids
A
All acids begin with an H (hydrogen)
2
Q
2 types of acids
A
With and without oxygen
3
Q
Acids without oxygen
A
Begin with prefix hydro
4
Q
Set up acids without oxygen
A
Hydro-element name- ending in ic acid
Acid tells us there’s a hydrogen in front and the element tells you the name of the element
Balance charges
5
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Acid that contains oxygen
A
No prefix
Root name of element-ending in ous acid
Ous refers back to ite
Acid refers to hydrogen being in front
Add Polyatomic acid
Ic goes to ate
