what is the major advantage of the Stock system over the old naming system?

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what is the major advantage of the Stock system over the old naming system?

2006-12-01 02:35:35 · 4 answers · asked by Mouth 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Because it is consistent and straightforward.

The use of suffixes like -ic and -ous and -per_ic is just confusing and fairly random. Indicating the oxidation state of the metal with a roman numeral removes the possibility of confusion about the actual compound and its formula.

2006-12-01 02:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Stock System Nomenclature

2017-03-02 13:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by dorvillier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

More than two different ions of the same metal can be named with this system.

2016-01-13 14:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is SO much simpler
we no longer have to use iso propal and stuff

2006-12-01 02:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋