Nomenclature of Acids Worksheet
Grade 9 Science worksheet on naming acids, including binary acids and oxyacids. Covers identifying acid types and writing chemical formulas from names.
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Nomenclature of Acids
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of naming acids.
1. Which of the following is the correct name for the acid H₂S?
Hydrosulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid
Hydrosulfurous acid
Sulfurous acid
2. What is the chemical formula for Nitric acid?
HNO₂
HNO₃
H₂NO₂
H₂NO₃
3. Binary acids are composed of hydrogen and a .
4. The prefix "hydro-" is used for acids.
5. Acids derived from polyatomic ions ending in "-ate" will have the suffix .
6. The name of HCl is hydrochloric acid.
True
False
7. H₂SO₃ is named sulfuric acid.
True
False
8. Name the following acids:
a) HBr
b) H₃PO₄
c) HClO₂
9. Write the chemical formula for the following acids:
a) Hydrofluoric acid
b) Acetic acid
c) Hypochlorous acid