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8.1 Classification of Compounds for Nomenclature Purposes
- Chemical nomenclature – a system of names used to distinguish compounds from each other
- Systematic rules developed by IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)
- Common names exist for some compounds
- H2O – water
- NH3 – ammonia
- NaCl – table salt
- C12H22O11 – table sugar (sucrose)