Nomenclature - Using Stock Notation
This is a basic exercise in naming simple compounds which contain
metals. Since its effective use requires analysis of text input there
are some basic rules:
- Stock notation must be used on this page.
- Common names such as "ferrous" are not used.
- Spelling matters very much. No effort has been made to analyze
input against possible spelling errors. There is a button below which
can be pushed to display the spelling of all polyatomic ions used
on this page.
- Capitalization does not matter, the page can adjust for improper
capitalization.
Operation:
- Pressing "New Compound" displays a formula to the right
of the table.
- Enter the name in the cell, breaking it into three parts and ensuring
that there are parentheses around the Roman numeral.
The Roman numeral should be contiguous with the metal, but your answer
won't be judged incorrect if there's a break: ex- FeCl3 would
be iron(III) chloride.
- Press "Check Answer."
- Results and score
- Pressing the "Show Answer" will cause the correct answer
to appear and you will no longer be able submit an answer for that
problem.
The javascripting that powers this practice problem generator
was produced by Professor George Wiger of California State University
Dominguez Hills.