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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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The IUPAC-approved name for water is "oxidane."
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
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
Water's ability to function as both an acid and a base is due to its amphoteric nature
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 term "water substance" refers to the chemical compound hydrogen oxide (H2O) without specifying its physical state
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 is crucial in numerous chemical reactions and processes in aqueous solutions
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