Extra - Acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is an acid?
A
a compound containing hydrogen that will donate a proton when placed in solution
2
Q
what are the two types of acids?
A
oxy-acids and binary acids
3
Q
what makes up binary acids?
A
hydrogen and one other non-metallic element
4
Q
what makes up oxy-acids?
A
hydrogen and a polyatomic ion
