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What is nomenclature?

A system of names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences (correct)

A system of symbols used in mathematics and logic

The process of creating new words in a language

The study of proper names and their origins

What does onomastics study?

The history of ancient languages

The use of names in everyday communication

The structure of sentences in different languages

Proper names and their origins (correct)

How does naming connect to theoretical linguistics?

Through the study of sentence structure in different languages

Through the analysis of literary works in different languages

Through the study of word origins in different languages

Through the use of names, which are different kinds of nouns embedded in different languages (correct)

What has generated many formal nomenclatural systems?

The scientific need for simple, stable, and internationally accepted systems for naming objects of the natural world Signup and view all the answers

What is anthroponymy concerned with?

Human names, including personal names, surnames, and nicknames Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry?

To provide unambiguous names for organic chemical compounds Signup and view all the answers

When are the official IUPAC naming recommendations not always followed?

In normal communication to avoid long and tedious names Signup and view all the answers

Why are IUPAC names sometimes simpler than older names?

For relatively simple molecules, they can be more easily understood Signup and view all the answers

What are non-systematic names often derived from?

An original source of the compound Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes in chemistry?

To describe the type and position of functional groups in a compound Signup and view all the answers