Naming compounds

Welcome to the "Naming Compounds" category on Questions LLC, a Q&A website designed to help you find answers to your chemistry-related queries. In this section, we have compiled a wide range of questions specifically focused on the proper naming conventions for chemical compounds. Whether you are a student studying organic chemistry or a professional seeking to refresh your knowledge, this category offers insights into the rules and techniques for correctly naming various compounds. Explore this section to better grasp the complexities of chemical nomenclature and find answers to your specific naming-related questions.

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What would be the name of this compound?Si4Br8
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2. asked by Anonymous
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How to name magnesium tetraoxosulphate
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2. asked by Zipporah
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name the following compound: CH3CH(NH2)CH2CH(CH3)OH
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2. asked by bob
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is there anything unusual about how the first elements are named when naming the compound?Is there anything unusual about how
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2. asked by Anonymous
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why is no number used in the names ethene and propene
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2. asked by Ebony
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A student named KClO3 potassium chlorine (V) oxide. Explain why the use of the stock system is not correct in this case and
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2. asked by Penny
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Name each of the following compounds:a. CrO3 c. Al2O3 e. CaBr2 b. Cr2O3 d. NaH f. ZnCl2
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2. asked by Dalal
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A student is asked to name a compound. In which order should the student perform the steps to name the compound?Step Procedure A
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2. asked anonymously
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1) Oxygen and boron are in the same period . When they form a compound----- is written first.Phosphorus and arsenic are the same
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2. asked by nick
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Name the following compound.Ba3Pb2 I don't really understand since both the elements are metals and usually these bonds occur
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2. asked by k
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what is the chemical name of NaKC8H4O4
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2. asked by kirby
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Now I have to name the compounds below. Please correct any of my mistakes. Thank you very much in return:-)1. ZrCl4 = Zirconium
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2. asked by Sara
3. 489 views
What is the name of NH4CNO?is it ammonium something? Thank you
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2. asked by emath
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How do I name the following compounds;K2S2O8, S2O8{-2}, Na2S2O3 and S2O3{-2}
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2. asked by Steven
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what is the name of the compound C2H4?
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2. asked by bob
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What is the correct IUPAC name for CuO?
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2. asked by Chase
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Can somebody check my answers1. If a small piece of sodium is dropped into water, it begins to react, forming hydrogen gas and
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2. asked by Amanda
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For each of the following examples, decide whether it would be better to use theterm molecule or formula unit. a. K2SO3 b. H2SO3
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2. asked by Tim
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what would be the name for these compounds?K3PO4? It's not Tripotassium phosphate. HCL? its not Hydrogen chloride.
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2. asked by alex
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I have to draw the compound 3 methyl 1-hexene.This is what I've got: CH CH=CH-CH-CH-CH-CH-CH I know there should be some numbers
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2. asked by Alli
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Name these compounds, according to the IUPAC systemH H \ / C=C / \ CH3 CH2CH3 and CH3-CH2 H \ / C=C / \ H CH2-CH-CH3 | CH3 Thank
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2. asked by mary
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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS COMPOUND?1. K2SO4? 2. Ca3(PO4)2 3. LiI 4. KMnO4 5. NaNO2 6. SnCl2 7. Fe(OH)3 8. NaClO 9. BaSO3 10.
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2. asked by KRISTINE
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Name the compound or give molecular formula.1. Pt(NO2)2 : ? Is it Platinum (II) Nitrite 2. Manganese (II) bromide pentahydrate:?
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2. asked by Sanaya
3. 560 views
I'm having trouble naming this organic chemistry compound. (I'm not sure how to include a picture in this, so I'll try my best
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2. asked by Kate
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What is the chemical name for Salt Water
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2. asked by Coco
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A 12 g sample of an unknown compound contains 3.489 g of sodium and 4.870 g of sulfur. The rest is oxygen. Name the compoundThan
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2. asked by Mom
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Carbon reacts with chlorine to form CCl4. What is the name of this compound?A.carbon 4-chloride B.tetracarbon chloride C.carbon
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2. asked by Bray
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True or False:The prefix mono- should never be used to name the 1st element in a compound.
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2. asked anonymously
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What special label do you have to use when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?Responses A Roman numerals B Greek
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2. asked anonymously
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CuCl2Determine the name of this compound according to IUPAC nomenclauture. Responses A copper chloride B copper (I) chloride C
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2. asked anonymously
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Name the following compoundsa. (NH4)2CO3 b. Mg3(PO4)2
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2. asked anonymously
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Which is the correct name for HMnO4 ?Responses hydrogen (2) oxide hydrogen (2) oxide Hydrogen permanganate Hydrogen permanganate
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