Unit B 3.1 Flashcards
What is a chemical formula?
The combination of symbols that represent a compound
What does a chemical formula identify?
The elements in the compound, and the amount of each element
What did French chemist Guyton de Morveau create in 1787?
A nomenclature for compounds. He decided she is the chemical name for each element in the compound, always putting the metal element first
What is IUPAC?
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has been responsible for determining the appropriate name for each compound since 1920. They are also look to when there are discrepancies in spelling
What do subscripted numbers represent?
The amount of atoms of an element in a compound
What does no subscript number represent?
That only one atom of that element needed
What is an aqueous solution?
A solution where water is the solvent
