Naming Acids in Chemistry

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Objective

I can explain the rules for naming acids and apply them to different examples.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is the general rule for naming binary acids, and how would you apply it to name HBr?

2

Explain the process of naming an oxyacid, using H₂CO₃ as an example. What steps do you take?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name the acid H₃PO₄ and explain the steps you took to determine the name, including any relevant rules for naming oxyacids. Given the formula H₂CO₃, identify the name of the acid and describe the process you used to arrive at that name, including the rules for naming oxyacids.

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