October 14th Blog By Greg Sra

       Last class we learned about Acids. Acids are formed when a compound composed of Hydrogen Ions and a negatively charged ion are dissolved in water. The ions separate once dissolved in water.

Naming Acids

1) Use "Hydro" at the beginning.

2) The Last syllable of the non-metal is dropped and replaced with "-ic"

3) Add Acid to the end to finish off.

Naming Complex Acids

If the compound ends with "-ate"  you replace that with "-ic"

If the compound ends with "-ite" you replace that with "-ous"

Then you write acid at the end to finish off.

Exceptions

If the acid has the root Sulfur or Phosphorus the ending is "-ic" 

H2SO4(aq) Is Sulfuric Acid. 

H3PO4(aq) Is Phosphoric Acid. 

Some Examples

• HCH3COO Is             Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
• HF  Is                         Hydrofluoric Acid.
• HBr Is                        Hydrobromic Acid.
• HNO3  Is                     Nitrous Acid.