1. Mar 28, 2010 #1

   chuckset

   

   I was wondering what (I) means when it is written after a chemical compound, for example, H2SO4 (I). Thanks!

    

   chuckset, Mar 28, 2010
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3. Mar 28, 2010 #2

   Char. Limit

   

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   It's not an I, it's an L, and indicates that the Hydrogen Sulfate is in a pure liquid state.
   
   It couldn't be an I, as the four states are (g), (l), (s), and (aq).
   
   Now, there is a case where (I) is used in a compound, such as Copper(I) Iodide, and that indicates the charge of the copper atom.

    

   Char. Limit, Mar 28, 2010

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