Oct.13--Naming Acids

Compounds with hydrogen ions and a negatively charged ion can form acids when dissolved in water. At the same time, ions are separated from each other.

* H⁺ ion joins with H₂O to from H₃O⁺ (hydronium ion)

 For example, HCl (g) + H₂O (l) à H₃O⁺ (aq) + Cl^- (aq)

How To Name Simple Acids:

1. Use “hydro” as the beginning.

2. Last syllable of the non metal is dropped and replaced with “-ic”.

3. Add “acid” at the end.

( _ide = hydro_ ic acid )

For example: HF = hydrofluoric acid

                        H2S = hydrosulphuric acid

How To Name Complex Acids:

1. change “-ate” into “-ic

change “-ite” into “-ious”

2. Add “acid” at the end of the name

Still confused? Here's a  Youtube video for you!