Ions, Acids and Bases

Question 1

Define Alkaline

Answer 1

pH greater than 7

Question 2

How do you convert from an ion to an acid in naming?

Answer 2

Ide —> Hydro + Ic + Acid (HCl –> Hydrochloric Acid)
Ate —> Ic + Acid (HClO3 –> Chloric Acid)
Ite —> Ous + Acid (HClO2 –> Chlorous Acid)
Tip: In all the examples, the hydrogen was ignored.

Question 3

Define acidic

Answer 3

pH lower than 7