Problem J.9

[Ghadir Seder 1G]

For fundamentals problem number J.9 are we supposed to know the chemical formula for something just by knowing its name for the final? For example, bromous acid and phosphoric acid off the top of our heads?

[Maggie Eberhardt - 2H]

I've been wondering the same thing and I'd say it's safe to know the formula for different molecules based on the name since nomenclature was a section covered early on in the textbook for fundamentals, however, on past exams the formulas have been given

[Rohan Kubba Dis 4B]

I don’t necessarily know if we have to know the names of certain molecules, but on one of the TAs said that usually it will be given to us and it won’t really be cryptic. I think our best bet is to memorize some of the basic ones though.