Acid Base Nomenclature Worksheet
A Grade 9 science worksheet on acid and base nomenclature, covering common acids, bases, and pH concepts.
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Acid Base Nomenclature
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1. Which of the following is the correct name for the acid H₂SO₄?
Hydrosulfuric acid
Sulfurous acid
Sulfuric acid
Persulfuric acid
2. What is the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide?
KOH₂
K(OH)₂
KOH
KHO
3. An acid that contains hydrogen, oxygen, and one other element is called a(n) .
4. The chemical formula for hydrochloric acid is .
5. A compound that produces hydroxide ions in solution is known as a(n) .
6. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 7 for bases.
True
False
7. A strong acid completely ionizes in water.
True
False
8. Describe the difference between a binary acid and an oxyacid.
9. Explain how to name an acid with the formula HBr.
10. Refer to the pH scale diagram below to answer the following questions.
a) What pH range indicates an acidic solution?
b) What pH value represents a neutral solution?