Chemical Formulas and Nomenclature: Understanding P(4), H(2), Br(2), and I(2)

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P(4) is correctly referred to as tetraphosphorus, indicating it consists of four phosphorus atoms. Chemical formulas such as H(2), Br(2), and I(2) are simply named hydrogen, bromine, and iodine, respectively, with the subscripts denoting the number of atoms in each molecule. The discussion confirms the nomenclature for these chemical formulas. Understanding these terms is essential for accurate communication in chemistry. Proper naming conventions help clarify the composition of chemical substances.
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What is this chemical formula called P(4)? *the 4 is the subscript

would it be tetraphosphorus?

and also chemical formulas like H(2), Br(2), and I(2) just called hydrogen, bromine and iodine? *numbers are subscripts
 
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xCanx said:
What is this chemical formula called P(4)? *the 4 is the subscript

would it be tetraphosphorus?

and also chemical formulas like H(2), Br(2), and I(2) just called hydrogen, bromine and iodine? *numbers are subscripts

Yep.
 
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