Named with the prefix hydro , the name of the nonmetal, and the suffix ic . Composed of three elements, hydrogen, a nonmetal, and oxygen. The root name is the nonmetal name with the suffix ic . Prefixes and suffixes are used to indicate the amount of oxygen in the acid. Bases accept protons in chemical reaction.
Bases taste bitter.
Bases you will study this year contain the hydroxide polyatomic ion that is ionized in aqueous solution. Whether a base is strong or weak depends on the amount of hydroxide ion ionized. This assignment must be turned in by the beginning of class tomorrow to receive credit. Scoring criteria Give the appropriate name or formula for the following acids. 2 SO 4 Give the appropriate name or formula for the following bases.