Acids and Bases

Terms:

Acid:A solution that has an excess of H- ions. It comes from the Latin word acidus that means "sharp" or "sour". 

Base: A solution that has an excess of OH- ions. Another word for base is alkali

Acids & Bases have different properties...

Classical Names:

• Ferr- Iron
• Cupp-Copper
• Mercur-Mercury
• Stann- Tin
• Aunn- Gold
• Plumb- Lead

Naming acids
 *use the suffix- ic & or the prefix hydro
*Hydrogen appears first in the formula unless it is part of a polyatomic group

ex: sulfuric acid

      hydrochloric acid

• Hydrogen Compounds are acids
• HCl---->Hydrochloric acid

*IUPAC system was the aqeuous hydrogen compound

                                           Acids/ Bases to memorize

Naming Bases

*Use the cation name followed by hydroxide
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Barium Hydroxide

E.g: HI---> Iodic acid
       HBR---> Hydrobromic acid
       HOOCCOOH---> Oxalic acid

Here's a video that nay help you in Naming acids and Bases

            Hydrates

• These crystals contain water inside them which can be released by heating.

        Naming Hydrates

*These easy steps will help you ensure you get Hydrates right

1. Write the name of the chemical formula

2. ADD the prefix & # of water molecules

3. After the prefix add the hydrate

Here are some examples:

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