Identifying Electrolytes

Determining Electrolytes

1. Is it a strong Acid?

   • SNIPBRICC

     • Sulfuric Acid - H₂SO₄

     • Nitric Acid - HNO₃

     • Hydroiodic Acid - HI

     • Perchloric Acid - HClO₄

     • Hydrobromic Acid - HBr

     • Hydrochloric Acid - HCl

     • Chloric Acid - HClO₃

2. Is it a strong Base?

   • group 1 or 2 cation + OH^-

3. Is it an ionic salt?

   • is there a metal/ammonium present?

     • yes - is it AANG:

       • Acetate, Ammonium, Nitrate, Group 1 cation

     • no - look at solubility rules*

4. Is it a weak Acid?

   • probably starts with H

5. Is it a weak Base?

   • does it contain N?

Chapter 4 nots