Question 1

Which of the following best describes an acid according to the Brønsted-Lowry definition?

Accepted Answer

A compound that donates a proton ($$H^+)$$

Question 2

Which of the following is a typical formula for an acid?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2SO_4$$

Question 3

What is the correct name for $$HBr$$?

Accepted Answer

Hydrobromic acid

Question 4

Which of the following acids is classified as an oxyacid?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2SO_4$$

Question 5

What is the formula for phosphoric acid?

Accepted Answer

$$H_3PO_4$$

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct formula for hydroselenic acid?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2Se$$

Question 7

When naming a mineral acid, which prefix is used?

Accepted Answer

Hydro-

Question 8

What is the correct name for $$HNO_2$$?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous acid

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct formula for perchloric acid?

Accepted Answer

$$HClO_4$$

Question 10

A neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide produces which of the following?

Accepted Answer

$$NaCl$$ and $$H_2O$$

Question 11

Which of the following acids contains a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2SO_4$$

Question 12

What is the correct name for $$H_2SO_3$$?

Accepted Answer

Sulfurous acid

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct formula for hydrofluoric acid?

Accepted Answer

$$HF$$

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?

Accepted Answer

They accept protons ($$H^+)$$

Question 15

What is the correct name for $$HClO_3$$?

Accepted Answer

Chloric acid

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct formula for nitrous acid?

Accepted Answer

$$HNO_2$$

Question 17

A student is asked to write the formula for hydrosulfuric acid. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2S$$

Question 18

Which of the following acids is correctly paired with its formula?

Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid: $$H_2SO_4$$

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct name for $$H_3PO_3$$?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorous acid

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the difference between mineral acids and oxyacids?

Accepted Answer

Mineral acids contain hydrogen and one other element; oxyacids contain hydrogen, oxygen, and at least one other element.

Acids and Bases: Definitions, Classification, and Nomenclature

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