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the prefix can provide information towards the geometric shape of the chemical (how molecules are laid out).
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Why do many SI units contain prefix?
The prefix is used for the name of multiples and submultiples.
What is a a prefix used with the shape name to indicate filaments?
A Diplo
How can a Roman in a chemical name be used to write a chemical?
The Roman numeral following the cation tells you the oxidation number of that cation. For example, Cu(ll)chloride tags you it is CuCl2 because the (ll) after Cu indicates an ox. no. of 2+.
When is a prefix not used in front of the name of an element?
No prefix is used if it is an ionic compound. If it is a binary molecular compound, the prefix mono- is not used in front of the name of the first element. For example, the ionic compound Na2O is sodium oxide, not disodium monoxide, and the molecular compound CO2 is carbon dioxide, not monocarbon dioxide.
How can a Roman numerals in a chemical name be used to write a chemical formula?
The Roman numeral following the cation tells you the oxidation number of that cation. For example, Cu(ll)chloride tags you it is CuCl2 because the (ll) after Cu indicates an ox. no. of 2+.
Chemical name for apple?
Apple is not an element and therefore does not have a chemical name. The names that are used to refer to an apple includes kernel, pippin and seedling.
What are chemical symbols used for?
A chemical symbol is used to state the name of a chemical element in a shorter form.
Why are chemical symbols used in chemical equations instead of the elements name?
Because they are shorter.
What is the chemical name for asfoetida?
Asfoetida is not a chemical compound (thus has no chemical name), it is found in Indian food recepies and used in mixed curry or peppery powders.
What is chemical name of liquid blue used as fabric whitener?
The most common chemical used for the process is ferric hexacyanoferrate.
What is the name of non stick chemical?
The name of the chemical used in nonstick coating is polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. It's best known by its brand name Teflon.
Which kind of salt is commonly used with food?
If your asking for the chemical name for table salt, it's chemical name is sodium chloride.
