Chapter 9, Problem 110A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The advantages and disadvantages of common names is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Common names are also known as trivial names. They are generally common in the local languages. They vary from place to place as the local languages varies.

Answer to Problem 110A

Common names create confusion and not same everywhere.

Explanation of Solution

Lime is the common name of calcium hydroxide. The advantages and disadvantages of common names are:

Advantages:

• A person from same local language easily identifies the compound via its common name and convey it to another person in the same region.

Disadvantages:

• Common names are not same everywhere.
• The compound cannot be identified via its common name.
• They may create confusion among different languages.