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Chemistry / Re: Why are "common" terms for chemicals often used instead of the chemical name?
« on: 03/07/2010 20:56:00 »
Because the common names of compunds were already in use before their chemical formulae were determined.
Also, "caffeine" is easier to remember than "1,3,7-trimethyl- 1H-purine- 2,6(3H,7H)-dione".
Also, "caffeine" is easier to remember than "1,3,7-trimethyl- 1H-purine- 2,6(3H,7H)-dione".