WARM UP Explain, in your own words, what an acid and a base are. Give examples, if possible.
Acid/Base Identification and Naming Chemistry II
Arrhenius Definition Svante Arrhenius When dissolved… Acids give up an H+ Bases give up an OH-
Properties of Acids Electrolytes Sour taste Change blue litmus to red
Properties of Bases Electrolytes Bitter taste Feel slippery Change red litmus to blue
Naming Bases Write name of cation Write hydroxide on the end
Naming Acids Simple acids (single anion) Write anion name Hydro- prefix Ending changed to –ic Write acid at end
Naming Acids Oxoacids (polyatomic anion w/ O) Write anion name -ate changes to –ic -ite changes to –ous Write acid at end
Describe if NH3 is a base under the Arrhenius definition. WRAP UP Name KOH and HNO2. Describe if NH3 is a base under the Arrhenius definition.
WARM UP Define an acid and base, using the Arrhenius definition. Determine whether each of the following is an acid or a base: Ca(OH)2 HBr HOH
WRAP UP Name the following: NaOH HCl H2SO4