CHEM 120 Week 2 Discussion 1 - Chemical Names
Sulfates, sulfites, nitrates, nitrites—how does one keep all of these similar but different names
straight?
Let’s begin this discussion by talking about the naming of different compounds. Why would it be
important to make sure that you know which compound is associated with which name? To
apply these concepts, look at problems 18 & 22 on page 122. Choose one part of the problem, &
provide your answer.
Sulfates, sulfites, nitrates, nitrites—how does one keep all of these similar but different names
straight?
Let’s begin this discussion by talking about the naming of different compounds. Why would it be
important to make sure that you know which compound is associated with which name? To
apply these concepts, look at problems 18 & 22 on page 122. Choose one part of the problem, &
provide your answer.
