Unravelling the Mystery of IUPAC: Writing Fe2S3

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the IUPAC naming conventions for the chemical compound Fe2S3, focusing on how to properly name it in accordance with IUPAC guidelines. The scope includes aspects of nomenclature and chemical formula representation, with an emphasis on understanding the differences between naming and writing chemical formulas.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks clarification on how to write Fe2S3 using IUPAC methods, expressing a desire for examples.
  • Another participant asserts that Fe2S3 is already a correctly written IUPAC formula.
  • A participant indicates confusion regarding the IUPAC method, suggesting that it involves writing names in words, such as "calcium carbonate" for CaCO3.
  • There is a suggestion to clarify whether the inquiry pertains to naming or formula writing, with references to older and newer IUPAC naming conventions for Fe2S3, namely "Iron(III) sulfide" and "Diiron trisulfide."
  • A participant expresses a desire for further explanation on how to modify the name of the second element in the compound.
  • Another participant questions the meaning of "change" in this context and prompts the original poster to review linked resources.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster has gained understanding, although the specifics of that understanding are not detailed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the primary focus of the inquiry, with some interpreting it as a question about naming while others see it as a question about formula writing. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of IUPAC naming conventions.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference different versions of IUPAC nomenclature, indicating potential confusion over which naming convention is applicable. There is also a lack of clarity on the specific requirements for the homework task.

Who May Find This Useful

Students studying chemistry, particularly those preparing for tests on nomenclature and chemical formulas, may find this discussion relevant.

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Homework Statement



How do you write Fe2S3 in IUPAC method, it would be great if you could explain and show some examples of IUPAC methods.

The Attempt at a Solution

I just want to see how you do one of them then I can probably get the rest, thanks a lot.
 
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I am not sure what your problem is, as far as I can tell Fe2S3 is a correctly written IUPAC formula.
 
Hi, sorry for not replying early Borek but, IUPAC method is supposed to be written with words.
so like CaCO3 is calcium carbonate. I'm not sure how to use the IUPAC method with anything.

Thanks for looking at my question, I hope you can reply back because my test is tommorow( about moles but I still got to know Nomenclature and I've been slacking).

All the best wishes.
 
Yeah! It's the first one! Thanks man, so could you explain it just a bit? What I don't get is how we change the second element.
 
What do you mean "change"?

Have you read the first page linked to?
 
Hi, sorry for my late responses, it's because I'm really busy but I get it now, thanks!
 

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