chemical formulas (1 Viewer)

[doctor]

i was just wondering if we are expected to write the full name of a substance (e.g Barium sulfate) or if we can just write its formula (BaSo4) in our short/long answer questions

obviously we use them in equations but i wasnt shure about the essay type questions

 

[Ozz^E]

Formula's fine.

 

[martin]

Well usually its OK but if they say (for example) "name the ester produced" you need to write the full name. To be safe put them both, if its anything like physics you'll have the time to.