What is the name of this compound,Cu Cl

  • Thread starter Thread starter hisbul
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the naming of the chemical compound CuCl, specifically exploring its proper nomenclature in the context of chemistry.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for the name of the compound CuCl.
  • Another participant responds that it is called Copper Chloride.
  • A third participant specifies that it is more accurately referred to as Cuprous Chloride or Copper(I) Chloride.
  • A later reply points out a detail regarding the notation, suggesting that compounds should not have Cl written as a subscript, implying it should be written as CuCl instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the notation, as one participant challenges the way Cl is presented, while others focus on the naming of the compound.

Contextual Notes

There may be limitations regarding the conventions of chemical notation and nomenclature that are not fully addressed in the discussion.

hisbul
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
what is the name of this compound,CuCl

what is the name of this compound,CuCl
 
Chemistry news on Phys.org


Copper Chloride
 


More specifically, Cuprous Chloride or Copper(I) Chloride.
 


Nitpickingly - no compounds with Cl written as a subscript. CuCl perhaps?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
6K
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K