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๐ŸงชAP Chemistry Review

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Nomenclature

๐ŸงชAP Chemistry
Review

Nomenclature

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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Nomenclature is a foundational skill in AP Chemistry. We'll cover all of the nomenclature you need to know for the purpose of the class: ionic compounds, molecular compounds, and acids. We'll go over practice problems with each naming rule, including special case rules with transition metals or polyatomic ions.