1. Acids & Bases Introduction
9-4 Naming & Writing Formulas for Acids
19.1-Acid-Base Theories
19.2 Hydrogen Ions and Acidity

2. Properties of Acids
Acids are substances that increase the concentration of the H+ ion in an aqueous solution.
Acids generally have the form of HA, where A is some anion (Remember polyatomic ions). Example: HCl where A = Cl-
Taste sour and tart
Corrode metals
Electrolytes (conduct electrical current in solution)
React with bases to form a salt and water
pH is less than 7

3. Examples of Naming Acids
NOTE: Table 23.6 Page 741 organic acids examples.

4. Examples of Common Acids
NOTE: Table 23.6 Page 741 organic acids examples.

5. Bases
Bases are substances that increase the concentration of the OH- ion in an aqueous solution.
Taste bitter
electrolytes (conduct electrical current in solution)
Feel soapy, slippery
React with acids to form salts and water
pH greater than 7

6. Names & Formula of Common Bases
NaOH sodium hydroxide
KOH potassium hydroxide (liquid soap)
Ba(OH)2 barium hydroxide (stabilizes plastics)
Mg(OH)2 magnesium hydroxide
Al(OH)3 aluminum hydroxide (antacid)