H2O is commonly known as water, but it's also called dihydrogen monoxide.
Here's a breakdown:
- Common Name: Water. This is the name most people use in everyday conversation. According to the reference, the most common use of water is for drinking.
- Chemical Name: Dihydrogen Monoxide. This name describes the molecule's composition: di- (two) hydrogen atoms and mono- (one) oxygen atom. The reference states it contains two moles of hydrogen and one mole of oxygen.
Here's a summary in table format:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Water | The common name for H2O. |
| Dihydrogen Monoxide | The chemical name, indicating two hydrogen and one oxygen atom. |
The reference also mentions that water is in a liquid state at standard room temperature and its freezing and boiling points are 0 °C and 100 °C, respectively.
