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"Oxy-" means "acid." It was originally thought that oxygen ("acid creator") was a necessary component of all acids. It's not. Hydrocholoric acid, for example (HCl) contains no oxygen.
A better name would have been "Pyrogen" ("fire creator"), but sometimes tradition sets up before all the facts are in.
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What is the reason for naming hydrogen?
it is derived from the name of the planet Uranus
What is the reason for naming chlorine?
Chlorine gets its name from the Greek word "chloros," meaning greenish-yellow, which describes its color and properties as a gas. It was named by Sir Humphry Davy in 1810.
When should one use 'ite' and 'ate' in chemistry nomenclature"?
One should use 'ite' when naming an oxyanion with one less oxygen atom than the 'ate' form, and 'ate' when naming the oxyanion with the most oxygen atoms.
How many elements does oxygen have?
Oxygen has 8 elements.
What was the reason for naming silicon?
what is the reason for the name '' silicon''
What is chlorines reason for naming?
Reason for naming chlorine
What was the reason of naming silicon?
figure it out your self
What is the reason for naming for silicon?
figure it out
What is the reason for naming hydrogen?
it is derived from the name of the planet Uranus
What is the reason suggested for the naming of mars?
The roman god said so
What is the reason for naming nitrogen?
Nitorgen is named greek root Game.
What is a reason why they named oxygen?
Its name derives from the Greek roots ὀξύς (oxys) ("acid", literally "sharp", referring to the sour taste of acids) and -γόνος (-gοnos) ("producer", literally "begetter"), because at the time of naming, it was mistakenly thought that all acids required oxygen in their composition.
What is the reason for naming chlorine?
Chlorine gets its name from the Greek word "chloros," meaning greenish-yellow, which describes its color and properties as a gas. It was named by Sir Humphry Davy in 1810.
When should one use 'ite' and 'ate' in chemistry nomenclature"?
One should use 'ite' when naming an oxyanion with one less oxygen atom than the 'ate' form, and 'ate' when naming the oxyanion with the most oxygen atoms.
What was the reason for naming the Great Dividing Range?
It is the 'border' between coastal australia and the outback
How many elements does oxygen have?
Oxygen has 8 elements.
Why the IC s are started with 74?
really there is no reason for naming it like that. the name was simply chosen by TI.
