I am looking for a technical chemical sounding name for pure unadulterated drinking water.
2007-11-26 13:03:43 · 7 answers · asked by Roland B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No, but it does have many other names like...
Aqua
Hydrogen oxide
Hydrogen hydroxide
Hydrate
Oxidane
Hydroxic acid
Dihydrogen monoxide - most common
Hydroxyl acid
Dihydrogen oxide
Hydrohydroxic acid
μ-Oxido dihydrogen
Light Water
2007-11-26 13:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Tigeress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it would be correct. When naming a molecular compound, you must put prefixes on the terms. Also the hydrogen should come first.
It would be 'Dihydrogen monoxide'. However, this term was used in multiple hoaxes and is often used as a joke. Hydrogen monoxide is sometimes also used, but I would suggest simply using water or H2O to sound professional.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-26 21:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by martinicowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is incorrect.
Hydride mean H-
Hydrogen in water (H2O) is actually H+ rather than H-.
Chemical name of water can be Hydrogen Oxide, Dihydrogen monoxide .....
2007-11-26 21:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by YHE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd prefer dihydrogen oxide - "oxy" has a special meaning in the IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry, it refers to a functional group (ester, I think?).
2007-11-26 21:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by daemon1251978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to put the "metal" or electron donor, first.
My favorite circumlocution is "Hydrogen hydroxide."
2007-11-26 21:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dihydrogen monoxide - you were close !
Cheers
2007-11-26 21:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Menthoids 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, sorry.
2007-11-26 21:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋