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How to identify whether given element is meta(-ate) ion or meta(-ite) ion? [duplicate]
Like why $\ce{PbO3-}$ is a meta plumbate anion because definition of meta(-ate) ion is that it has maximum oxidation state of Pb by using minimum oxygens. But in this case how oxidation state of Pb is ...
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Why does phosphinic acid not form pyroacids?
Why does $\ce{H3PO2}$ not form pyroacids? All I know is pyroacids are derived oxyacids obtained by removing one $\ce{H2O}$ molecule from two molecules of oxyacids. Correct me if this is wrong.
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What is the correct way to specify the weight fraction from bulk compositional data with a listed total % (e.g. from XRF, ICP)?
TL;DR = With bulk composition results, such as from X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing, is the mass fraction of a given analyte that analyte given as a % or the analyte divided by the given total mass %?...
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Do polyatomic ions have oxidation numbers?
In a polyatomic ion, the sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms is equal to the overall charge on the ion. However, does this polyatomic ion have an overall oxidation number?
We also know that the ...
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What does $n$ represent in "hydrated compound⋅nH2O"? [closed]
On Wikipedia it is written that in "hydrated compound⋅nH2O" $n$ is the number of water molecules per formula unit of the salt. I don't understand what that means and this is indicated in ...
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How do you find oxidation state of the metals of a complex with two coordination spheres?
For example suppose we have $\ce{[Pt(NH3)4][PtCl4]}.$ For the naming of this complex I need to know the oxidation number of the metals; let the oxidation number of first and second $\ce{Pt}$ be $x, y$...
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Kappa convention in additive nomenclature
I’ve recently enrolled in university and in my inorganic chemistry we were covering nomenclature as recommended by IUPAC of course. We never covered any examples where 2 different polyatomic groups ...
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Multiplicity prefixes for complex compounds with organic ligand
Consider the compound $[\ce{Ni(gly)_2}]$, with $\ce{gly}$ denoting glycinate ligand.
Should the name be
bis-(glycinato)nickel(II)
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diglycinatonickel(II)
In my book, it's written that the prefixes &...
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On what basis are the prefixes α and β given to black phosphorus?
My textbook says the following about black phosphorus:
α black phosphorus is formed when red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at $\pu{803 K}$. β black phosphorous is prepared by heating white ...
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What should be the IUPAC name of [(NH3)5Co-NH2-Co(NH3)4(H2O)]?
What should be the IUPAC name of $\ce{(NH3)5Co-NH2-Co(NH3)4(H2O)]}$?
This is similar to $\ce{[(NH3)5Co-NH2-Co(NH3)5](NO3)5}$, i.e. μ-amido-bis[pentaamminecobalt(III)] nitrate. But the two parts are ...
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What is the IUPAC Name of [Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2.NH3? [duplicate]
What is the IUPAC Name for the complex $\ce{[Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2.NH3}$?
I can't even find it through the internet and also by employing a find in "IUPAC's Red Book".
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IUPAC name of H[AuCl4]
Is $\ce{H[AuCl4]}$ tetrachloroauric [III] acid or hydrogen tetrachloroaurate[III]? As per the rules I have studied the latter name is correct. Then why am I getting the former name mentioned ...
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What is the rationale for calling something as an 'inorganic [organic compound]'?
While studying the main groups of p-block, I have seen many compounds being labeled as an analog to some popular organic compound. For example, borazine is termed as 'inorganic benzene', while boron ...
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Are there terms for ions of chlorine other than chloride?
An ion of chlorine with a charge of −1 is called a chloride ion/anion.
Are there terms for other ions of chlorine, for example, $\ce{Cl+}$ or $\ce{Cl^2-}?$
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Should equiatomic iron–cobalt alloy be written as FeCo or CoFe?
I have an alloy made of 50% iron and 50% cobalt. I see occasionally in the literature this is written as FeCo alloy.
But shouldn't it be CoFe alloy since the chemical symbols are supposed to be ...
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