Strong Acids and Strong Bases

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the names, formulas, and groups of the 6 strong acids and strong bases (Group 1 and Group 2 metal hydroxides).

Hydrobromic acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $HBr$ in aqueous solution.

Hydrochloric acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $HCl$ in aqueous solution.

Hydroiodic acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $HI$ in aqueous solution.

Nitric acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $HNO_3$ in aqueous solution.

Perchloric acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $HClO_4$ in aqueous solution.

Sulfuric acid

A strong acid with the compound formula $H_2SO_4$ in aqueous solution.

The 6 Strong Acids

A set of compounds to memorize consisting of $HBr$, $HCl$, $HI$, $HNO_3$, $HClO_4$, and $H_2SO_4$.

Strong Bases

Chemical bases to memorize that consist of Group 1 and Group 2 metal hydroxides.

Group 1 Strong Bases

Group 1 metal hydroxides classified as strong bases: $LiOH$, $NaOH$, $KOH$, $RbOH$, and $CsOH$.

Group 2 Strong Bases

Group 2 metal hydroxides classified as strong bases: $Be(OH)_2$, $Mg(OH)_2$, $Ca(OH)_2$, $Sr(OH)_2$, and $Ba(OH)_2$.

$$LiOH$$

A strong base classified under Group 1 metal hydroxides.

$$NaOH$$

A strong base classified under Group 1 metal hydroxides.

$$KOH$$

A strong base classified under Group 1 metal hydroxides.

$$RbOH$$

A strong base classified under Group 1 metal hydroxides.

$$CsOH$$

A strong base classified under Group 1 metal hydroxides.

$$Be(OH)_2$$

A strong base classified under Group 2 metal hydroxides.

$$Mg(OH)_2$$

A strong base classified under Group 2 metal hydroxides.

$$Ca(OH)_2$$

A strong base classified under Group 2 metal hydroxides.

$$Sr(OH)_2$$

A strong base classified under Group 2 metal hydroxides.

$$Ba(OH)_2$$

A strong base classified under Group 2 metal hydroxides.