1. What is H2O?

H2O is the chemical formula for water, consisting of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom. It's essential for all known forms of life and covers about 71% of Earth's surface.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator identifies common chemical formulas and returns their IUPAC names:

Currently supported formulas:

• H2O → Water
• CO2 → Carbon dioxide
• NaCl → Sodium chloride

3. Importance of Chemical Nomenclature

Details: Standard chemical naming allows scientists worldwide to communicate unambiguously about chemical substances, ensuring safety and accuracy in research and industry.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the chemical formula (case insensitive). The calculator will return the IUPAC name if recognized.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is water called H2O?
A: The name reflects its molecular composition - 2 hydrogen (H) atoms and 1 oxygen (O) atom.

Q2: Are there other names for water?
A: Scientifically, it's called oxidane or dihydrogen monoxide, though "water" is the common name.

Q3: What about heavy water?
A: Heavy water (D2O) contains deuterium instead of hydrogen and has slightly different properties.

Q4: Can this calculator handle complex formulas?
A: Currently it only handles simple, common formulas. Future versions may include more complex compounds.

Q5: How accurate is this naming?
A: It uses standard IUPAC nomenclature rules for the supported compounds.