The Language of Chemistry

In this topic, we will learn to use symbols to denote an atom of an element. We will understand the rules by which IUPAC assigns symbols to different atoms. A list showing the symbols of the elements is given here.

The topic defines the molecular formula of a compound. It explains its meaning with the aid of examples. It helps us find the molecular formula of a compound with the aid of a stepwise explanation.

This topic highlights various methods that are used to show the elements present in any compound. We will learn about the varied ways to write the formulas of the compounds with the help of different examples.

In this topic, we will understand how to name the compounds by discussing the examples of chemical compounds. It also details the rules to be followed while writing the name of a chemical compound.

This topic explains the meaning of valency of an element and how it is calculated. It covers the concept of radicals with their formation. It also mentions the chemical formulas of some important compounds.

In this topic, we will learn to read and write a chemical equation. It explains the characteristics and limitations of a chemical equation. We will also learn to balance an equation with the aid of examples.

This topic explains the steps to balance a chemical equation with the help of examples. It discusses the need for balancing a chemical equation. It also consists of exemplar problems based on balancing a chemical equation.

In this topic, we will learn the concepts and formulas related to the calculation of atomic mass. We will also learn the symbols to represent Relative Atomic Mass, Relative Molecular Mass and Mole Concept with their units.

This topic deals with the definition of gram molecular mass. It also covers the formula to determine the gram molecular mass of a substance when its mass and relative molecular mass are provided to the readers.

This topic explains the meaning of the percentage composition of an element in a compound. We will learn to apply the formula to calculate the percentage composition of each element of water via an example.

In this topic, we will learn the definition of empirical formula of a compound. We will also learn to determine the empirical formula of a compound by using the percentage composition of an element in a compound.