Strong Acids and Bases

Term 1: Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Definition 1: A strong acid commonly used in laboratories and industry.
Term 2: Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
Definition 2: A highly corrosive strong acid used in various chemical processes.
Term 3: Nitric Acid (HNO3)
Definition 3: A strong acid used in the production of fertilizers and explosives.
Term 4: Hydrobromic Acid (HBr)
Definition 4: A strong acid formed by the dissolution of hydrogen bromide.
Term 5: Hydroiodic Acid (HI)
Definition 5: A strong acid formed by the dissolution of hydrogen iodide.
Term 6: Perchloric Acid (HClO4)
Definition 6: A strong acid used in rocket propellant formulations.
Term 7: Chloric Acid (HClO3)
Definition 7: A strong acid that is less common but still very reactive.
Term 8: Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
Definition 8: A strong base used in soap making and as an industrial cleaner.
Term 9: Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Definition 9: A strong base used in fertilizers and as a cleaning agent.
Term 10: Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
Definition 10: A strong base used in construction and water treatment.
Term 11: Barium Hydroxide (Ba(OH)2)
Definition 11: A strong base used in various applications including chemical synthesis.
Term 12: Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH)
Definition 12: A strong base used in lithium-ion batteries and as a carbon dioxide scrubber.