Questions and Answers
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
NaCl
What is the chemical formula for baking soda?
NaHCO3
What is the chemical formula for vinegar?
CH3COOH
What does IUPAC stand for in chemical nomenclature?
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What is the informal name of the publication that contains IUPAC nomenclature of inorganic chemistry?
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What does the systematic name of a compound provide, compared to its common name?
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Why do professional chemists sometimes use common names instead of systematic names?
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What is the name of the systematic method of naming organic chemical compounds, recommended by IUPAC?
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Study Notes
Chemical Formulae
- The chemical formula for table salt is NaCl (sodium chloride).
- The chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO₃ (sodium bicarbonate).
- The chemical formula for vinegar is CH₃COOH (acetic acid).
IUPAC Nomenclature
- IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry in chemical nomenclature.
- The informal name of the publication that contains IUPAC nomenclature of inorganic chemistry is the "Red Book".
- The systematic name of a compound provides a unique and universally accepted name, compared to its common name.
- Professional chemists sometimes use common names instead of systematic names due to their familiarity and widespread use.
- The systematic method of naming organic chemical compounds, recommended by IUPAC, is called the IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry, also known as the "Blue Book".
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