Stoichiometry and Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Nomenclature: salts of nitrous acids.
A
- nitrites.
2
Q
Acid ends in -ic; anion ends in
A
-ate
3
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Acid ends in -ous; anion ends in
A
-ite
4
Q
Acids end in hydro- -ic acids
A
-ide
5
Q
Empirical formula
A
whole number ratios of elements in compound
6
Q
Combination reaction
A
A + B –> C (2 to 1)
7
Q
Decomposition reactions
A
A –> B + C (1 to 2)
8
Q
Single Displacement Reactions
A
A + BC –> AB + C
- redox reactions
9
Q
Double Displacement reactions
A
AB + CD –> AD + CB
- neutralization reactions (acid + base = salt + water)
10
Q
Oxidation -Reduction reactions
A
transfer electrons from one species to another
- two half reactions
Ox: lose e-
Red: gain e-
