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| − | A chemical nomenclature is a set of rules to generate systematic names for chemical compounds. The nomenclature used most frequently worldwide is the one created and developed by '''the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)'''. | + | A '''chemical nomenclature''' is a set of rules to generate systematic names for chemical compounds. The nomenclature used most frequently worldwide is the one created and developed by '''the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)'''. |
The IUPAC's rules for naming organic and inorganic compounds are contained in two publications, known as the Blue Book and the Red Book, respectively. | The IUPAC's rules for naming organic and inorganic compounds are contained in two publications, known as the Blue Book and the Red Book, respectively. | ||
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A chemical nomenclature is a set of rules to generate systematic names for chemical compounds. The nomenclature used most frequently worldwide is the one created and developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
The IUPAC's rules for naming organic and inorganic compounds are contained in two publications, known as the Blue Book and the Red Book, respectively.
