IUPAC Nomenclature for Water
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Exploring water's systematic names, such as 'oxidane' for IUPAC nomenclature and 'hydrogen oxide' for its chemical identity, this overview delves into its amphoteric nature, represented as 'hydron hydroxide' in ionic dissociation. The term 'water substance' is also discussed, highlighting its phase-independent properties and its pivotal role in scientific fields like chemistry, physics, and biology.
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IUPAC Nomenclature for Water
Water, vital for all known forms of life, is commonly referred to by its everyday name but also possesses systematic names that comply with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature rules. The IUPAC-approved name for water when considering its derivatives is "oxidane," a term used to denote the parent hydride in substituent nomenclature. For the hydroxyl group, the term "hydroxyl" is preferred. It is critical to distinguish that "oxane" is incorrect for water as it represents a six-membered cyclic ether, also known as tetrahydropyran, which is structurally and chemically distinct from water.Systematic and Chemical Names for Water
Water is also known as "hydrogen oxide," aligning with the nomenclature of similar compounds like hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). In the realm of type I ionic binary compounds, water could be named "hydrogen monoxide," but this term is not officially recognized by IUPAC. The name "dihydrogen monoxide" is occasionally used but is more commonly associated with a satirical campaign highlighting the potential hazards of water. Other names such as "hydroxic acid," "hydroxylic acid," and "hydrogen hydroxide" are sometimes used to reflect water's ability to act as both an acid and a base, its amphoteric nature, but these are not standard terms in scientific practice.Amphoteric Nature and Ionic Dissociation of Water
Water's ability to function as both an acid and a base is due to its amphoteric nature. When considering its ionic dissociation, the polarized form of the water molecule can be represented as H+OH− and is termed "hydron hydroxide" in IUPAC nomenclature. This nomenclature underscores the dissociation into hydron (H+) and hydroxide (OH−) ions, which are crucial for a multitude of chemical reactions and processes in aqueous solutions.The Scientific Term "Water Substance"
The term "water substance" is employed in scientific discourse to refer to the chemical compound hydrogen oxide (H2O) without specifying its physical state—liquid, vapor, solid (ice), or as a constituent in mixtures or minerals. This term is particularly valuable in fields such as thermodynamics, physical chemistry, and environmental science, where the properties of water are influenced by its phase.Water's Significance in Scientific Research
The unique characteristics of water and its widespread occurrence in the environment render it a focal point of study in numerous scientific fields. It is integral to understanding chemical bonding, fluid dynamics, and the electromagnetic absorption properties of water and ice. Water's role as a solvent, its viscosity, and its capacity to form molecular clusters and dimers are pivotal in the realms of chemistry and physics. Furthermore, research into water encompasses its various states, including ice and steam, its behavior at elevated temperatures, and its critical role in biological systems, underscoring the extensive efforts to elucidate its multifaceted nature.
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Systematic and Chemical Names for Water
IUPAC-approved name for water
The IUPAC-approved name for water is "oxidane."
Other names for water
Hydrogen oxide
Water is also known as "hydrogen oxide."
Hydrogen monoxide
The term "hydrogen monoxide" is occasionally used but is not officially recognized by IUPAC
Dihydrogen monoxide
The term "dihydrogen monoxide" is sometimes used but is more commonly associated with a satirical campaign
Other terms for water's amphoteric nature
Hydroxic acid
The term "hydroxic acid" is sometimes used to reflect water's ability to act as both an acid and a base
Hydroxylic acid
The term "hydroxylic acid" is sometimes used to reflect water's ability to act as both an acid and a base
Hydrogen hydroxide
The term "hydrogen hydroxide" is sometimes used to reflect water's ability to act as both an acid and a base
Amphoteric Nature and Ionic Dissociation of Water
Amphoteric nature of water
Water's ability to function as both an acid and a base is due to its amphoteric nature
Ionic dissociation of water
Polarized form of water molecule
The polarized form of the water molecule can be represented as H+OH−
Hydron hydroxide
The term "hydron hydroxide" is used in IUPAC nomenclature to represent the dissociation of water into hydron (H+) and hydroxide (OH−) ions
The Scientific Term "Water Substance"
Definition of "water substance"
The term "water substance" refers to the chemical compound hydrogen oxide (H2O) without specifying its physical state
Water's Significance in Scientific Research
Unique characteristics of water
Role in chemical bonding
Water's unique characteristics are integral to understanding chemical bonding
Role in fluid dynamics
Water's unique characteristics are integral to understanding fluid dynamics
Role in electromagnetic absorption properties
Water's unique characteristics are integral to understanding its electromagnetic absorption properties
Water's role as a solvent
Water's role as a solvent is crucial in numerous chemical reactions and processes in aqueous solutions
Other areas of research on water
States of water
Research on water encompasses its various states, including ice and steam
Behavior at elevated temperatures
Research on water includes its behavior at elevated temperatures
Critical role in biological systems
Water's critical role in biological systems is a key focus of research
IUPAC Nomenclature for Water
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In substituent nomenclature, 'oxidane' is used to denote the parent ______ in water.
hydride
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The preferred term for the hydroxyl group in water nomenclature is '______'.
hydroxyl
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'Oxane' is an incorrect term for water; it actually refers to a six-membered cyclic ether, also known as ______.
tetrahydropyran
