Naming Acids Practice in English and Spanish
Bilingual chemistry practice in English and Spanish: students write formulas for named acids and bases, then write names for given acid and base formulas, with a Spanish translation under each item.

- Grades
- Grades 8–12, Middle School, High School
- File type
- Microsoft Word
- Subject
- Science, Chemistry
- Topic
- acid and base, nomenclature practice
- Resource types
- Activities
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What's inside this resource
This chemistry resource provides practice with acid and base nomenclature for educators teaching grade 8 through 12 science. With 40 total problems, students are tasked with writing the names and molecular formulas for 20 chemical compounds. Answers are included, though the Microsoft Word document can be edited to meet specific lesson needs. To assist English language learners, Spanish translations are provided under each question. Created by a native bilingual AP student, these translations aim to boost comprehension for students whose first language is Spanish. Whether used for whole-group practice, small group work, or independent assignments, this versatile resource allows educators to reinforce student understanding of proper nomenclature for acids and bases.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Write chemical formulas for binary acids, ternary acids and bases from their names
- Name acids and bases from their chemical formulas
Skills covered
- Formula writing — converting acid and base names such as sulfuric acid or sodium hydroxide into formulas
- Acid naming — deciding whether a formula like HCl or HNO3 takes a binary or ternary acid name
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Binary acids
- Ternary acids
- Bases
- Chemical nomenclature
- Chemical formulas
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