Names and Formulas for Acids
Naming Acids
Acids have their own unique system of naming.
Acids have their own unique system of naming. Once you are familiar with the system of naming acids given their formulas,
Acids have their own unique system of naming. Once you are familiar with the system of naming acids given their formulas, it will be fairly easy for you to determine the formula for an acid, given the name.
Acids can be divided into two main categories:
1.Binary Acids
Acids can be divided into two main categories: 1.Binary Acids 2.Acids Containing a Polyatomic Ion
Acids can be divided into two main categories: 1.Binary Acids Contain 2 elements: Hydrogen, and a non-metal
Acids can be divided into two main categories: 1.Binary Acids 2.Acids Containing a Polyatomic Ion Contain Hydrogen and a Polyatomic Ion
Acids can be divided into two main categories: 1.Binary Acids 2.Acids Containing a Polyatomic Ion Contain Hydrogen and a Polyatomic Ion Polyatomic Ions
Naming Binary Acids
A Binary Acid consists of hydrogen, and a non-metal. Non-metals Hydrogen
A Binary Acid is named as follows:
hydro
A Binary Acid is named as follows: hydro The root of the non-metal name +
A Binary Acid is named as follows: hydro The root of the non-metal name “ic” acid + +
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF
Binary
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydro The root of the non-metal name “ic” acid + + hydrofluoric acid
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydro The root of the non-metal name “ic” acid + + hydrofluoric acid
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydro The root of the non-metal name “ic” acid + + hydrofluoric acid fluorine
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydro The root of the non-metal name “ic” acid + + hydrofluoric acid fluorine
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrofluoric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do an example: Name the acid HF hydrofluoric acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + “ic” acid Binary Acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrosulfuric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrosulfuric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrosulfuric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrosulfuric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydro The root of the non-metal name + + hydrosulfuric acid “ic” acid
Let’s do another example: Name the acid H 2 S hydrosulfuric acid
An Acid with a polyatomic ion (PAI) is named as follows:
1.If the name of the PAI ends in “ate”, replace “ate” with “ic” and add “acid”
An Acid with a polyatomic ion (PAI) is named as follows: 1.If the name of the PAI ends in “ate”, replace “ate” with “ic” and add “acid” 2.If the name of the PAI ends in “ite”, replace “ite” with “ous” and add “acid”
ate ic ite ous +acid Acids with Polyatomic Ions Use this to name acids with polyatomic ions
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4
H + ClO 4 –
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate Replace the “ate” with “ic acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate Replace the “ate” with “ic acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate perchloric Replace the “ate” with “ic acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 H + ClO 4 – perchlorate perchloric acid Replace the “ate” with “ic acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO 4 perchloric acid
Name the acid with the formula: HClO
H + ClO –
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite Replace the “ite” with “ous acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite Replace the “ite” with “ous acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite hypochlorous Replace the “ite” with “ous acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO H + ClO – hypochlorite hypochlorous acid Replace the “ite” with “ous acid”
Name the acid with the formula: HClO hypochlorous acid
Writing Formulas for Acids
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid Because the name starts with “hydro”, we know that it’s a Binary Acid
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid The root “iod” corresponds to the non-metal iodine Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid The root “iod” corresponds to the non-metal iodine Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid The root “iod” corresponds to the non-metal iodine anion charge Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid The root “iod” corresponds to the non-metal iodine I–I– Iodide anion
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid I–I– Requires 1 H + ion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid I–I– ions Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge H+H+
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid H+H+ HI Formula I–I–
Write the formula for hydroiodic acid HI Formula
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for nitrous acid
There is no prefix “hydro” and the name ends in “ous”
Write the formula for nitrous acid There is no prefix “hydro” and the name ends in “ous” This is an acid with a polyatomic ion
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge
Write the formula for nitrous acid Name ends in “ous”, so we find a PAI ending in the letters “ite”
Write the formula for nitrous acid Name ends in “ous”, so we find a PAI ending in the letters “ite”
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance the negative charge on this PAI
Write the formula for nitrous acid requires 1 H + ion
Write the formula for nitrous acid –1 charge requires 1 H + ion H + NO 2 – ions
Write the formula for nitrous acid –1 charge requires 1 H + ion H + NO 2 – HNO 2 Formula
Write the formula for nitrous acid HNO 2 Formula
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance the negative charge on this PAI
Writing Formulas for Acids Is the acid binary or does it have a PAI? Binary With a PAI Locate the non-metal and find the charge on it’s anion Add the number of H’s needed to balance this charge If its an “ic” acid, find the PAI ending in “ate” If its an “ous” acid, find the PAI ending in “ite” Add the number of H’s needed to balance the negative charge on this PAI
This is found in the Science 10 Data Booklet
or CH 3 COOH