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Why is it so important that there is a naming protocol for compounds?
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∙ 10y ago
With a universal system, chemists from around the world can read each other's notes and collaborate without spending ages attempting to explain to each other what their unique symbols mean in their writing.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSo that the name is unambiguous and is meaningful in that it gives the composition or in some cases the make up of the compound. For example the compound Fe3O4 has been called
magnetite, ferrous ferric oxide,
The modern convention calls triiron tetroxide, the chemical formula in words (compositional name ), or iron(II) diiron(III) oxide which gives more information about the compound in terms of the ions present.
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∙ 11y agoThis is important because if the name is misspelled then, it could mess up the whole experiment. For example, if a chemist use the wrong liquid, solid, or gas then something may explode.
It is extremely important because chemists speaking different languages must able to understand and work together; also the identification of chemicals in catalogs, data bases (as for example Chemical Abstracts) need the use of a standardized nomenclature, formulas and codes.
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∙ 9y agoIt is necessary for chemists to develop a system for naming chemical compounds due to the many chemical compounds. There are so many of them that it would be confusing.
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∙ 14y agoBecause in ionic compounds there is only one combination of atoms. In covalent compounds there are many possible combinations. therefore we need two naming systems for compounds
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∙ 10y agoThis is necessary for the understanding between scientists and avoiding confusions.
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Why are prefixes not needed in naming ionic compounds?
Ions combine in only one ratio, so prefixes are not needed.
Why Urey-Miller experiment so important?
The Urey-Miller experiment showed that organic compounds could arise from inorganic compounds. ~VietPride
What properties of carbon make it so important for living organisms?
Coal and many organic compounds are formed from carbon.Plants releases carbon dioxide.
Do chemists have a special system for naming bases?
I think so :)
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so many basis naming elements., here are some; planets,countries,famous inventors,latin and greek words and myths
Why is ftp such an important protocol?
It is a protocol for uploading files onto the internet. This is something many people do and an essential part of the internet. So naturally it is an important protocol to have.
Why are prefixes not needed in naming ionic compounds?
Ions combine in only one ratio, so prefixes are not needed.
Why Urey-Miller experiment so important?
The Urey-Miller experiment showed that organic compounds could arise from inorganic compounds. ~VietPride
What are molecule compounds?
Naming Binary Molecular CompoundsBinary molecular compounds are composed of only two elements. Examples are H2O, NO, SF6 etc. . Naming these binary compounds is a little bit more involved than naming salts. Why is this so? Molecular compounds are more difficult to name because the atoms combine through covalent and not ionic bonds. Therefore we cannot use the electrical neutrality rule for these compounds. Most molecular compounds are made from nonmetals. Sometimes these compounds have generic or common names (e.g., H2O is "water") and they also have systematic names (e.g., H2O, dihydrogen monoxide). The common name must be memorized. The systematic name is more complicated but it has the advantage that the formula of the compound can be deduced from the name. Simple binary compounds consist of only a few atoms. Systematic naming of these compounds follow the rules: * The elements , except for H, are are written in order of increasing group number (e.g., NO not ON) * The number of atoms of a given type is designated by a prefix such as di- , tri-, tetra- etc. (The exception to this rule is for the first atom: if the first atom is "mono" then no prefix for it is given.) (e.g., NO is nitrogen monoxide not mononitrogen monoxide)
When your technology assets communicate it is important that they do so in a secure manner using ports and protocols that are secure. Which of the following would be the best protocol for secure comm?
When your technology assets communicate, it is important that they do so in a secure manner using ports and protocols that are secure. Which of the following would be the best protocol for secure communication?
What is the name of the compound AlN3?
Aluminium almost always forms the +3 oxidation state in its compounds, so we do not use a Roman numeral when naming aluminum compounds. The NO3 moiety is the nitrate ion, NO3-. So the name is aluminum nitrate.
What is the importance of the use of scientific naming in the study of ecology?
the importance is that without it we would not know what species is with what species so that is the important of labeling as well so we can chart everything to keep tract
What is so important about organic compounds?
They make up so much of our earth. For example they make ur proteins. Or they make lipids which are necessary for warmth and insulation.
Is a dog a mixture or compound?
A dog is a living being. So it is made of a number of different chemical compounds. So it is a mixture of compounds.
Do chemists have a special system for naming bases?
I think so :)
What properties of carbon make it so important for living organisms?
Coal and many organic compounds are formed from carbon.Plants releases carbon dioxide.
How is naming of the chil celebrated in christianty?
Do you mean child? In Christianity, there is was is called baby dedication. It is not so much the celebration of the naming of your child, but promising to the Lord and the church that you will raise your child in the Christian ways. There is no celebration of the actual naming.
