2 | Common Chemical Compounds Names, Formulas, and Uses

General Chemistry 1 Q1 Lesson 2

Propanone

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Acetone

Hydrogen peroxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Agua Oxinada

Ammonia

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Ammonia

Acetylsalicylic acid

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Aspirin

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Baking Soda

Povidone iodine

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Betadine

Sodium hypochlorite

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Bleach

Sodium tetraborate decahydrate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Borax

Potassium hydrogen tartrate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Cream of Tartar

Phenol

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Carbolic acid

Trichloro methane

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Chloroform

Caffeine

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Coffee

Solid Carbon dioxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Dry ice

Dichloro difluoromethane

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Freon

Lead (II) sulphide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Galena

Trihydroxy propanol

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Glycerine

Ethanol

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Grain Alcohol

Calcium carbonate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Limestone

Lead (II) oxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Litharge

Propane Butane

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Methane

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Marsh Gas

Magnesium hydroxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Milk of Magnesia

Sodium 2 - aminopentaedioate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Naphthalene

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Mothballs

Chlorhexidine digluconate

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Mouthwash

Hydrochloric acid

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Muriatic acid

Silicon dioxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Quartz

Isopropyl alcohol

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Rubbing Alcohol

Sodium chloride

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Salt

Sucrose

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Sugar

Sodium fluoride

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Toothpaste

Acetic acid

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Vinegar

Ascorbic acid

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Vitamin C

Dihydrogen monoxide

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Water

Methyl alcohol

• Identify the Chemical name:
  Wood alcohol

Propanone

• CH₃COCH₃: Used as a solvent to manufacture plastics, cosmetics, personal care products, and other industrial products.

Hydrogen Peroxide

•  H₂O₂: Used as an antiseptic on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Ammonia

• NH₃: Used in agriculture as fertilizer, as a refrigerant gas for water purification, and in the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes, and other chemicals.

Acetylsalicylic acid

• C₉H₈O4: Used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches, and to reduce fever.

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

• NaHCO3: Used for cooking, baking, cleaning, as a neutralizer of acid, and reduces acidity in the stomach.

Povidone iodine

• C6H9I2NO: Used to treat minor wounds and help prevent or treat mild skin infections.

Sodium hypochlorite

• NaOCl: Used to whiten or remove the natural color of fibers, yarns, other textiles, and paper; can also be used as a disinfectant.

Sodium tetraborate decahydrate

• Na2B4O7 · 10 H2O: It is one of the ingredients of many detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes.

Potassium hydrogen tartrate

• KHC4H4O6: It is used as baking ingredients.

Phenol

• C6H5OH: It is used to synthesize plastics and one of the oldest antiseptic agents.

Trichloro methane

• CHCl3: It is used as a solvent for lacquers/varnish, floor polishes, resins, adhesives, alkaloids, fats, oils, and rubber.

Caffeine

• CHCl3: It is used as a solvent for lacquers/varnish, floor polishes, resins, adhesives, alkaloids, fats, oils, and rubber.

Solid Carbon dioxide

• CO2: It is used primarily as a cooling agent.

Dichloro difluoromethane

• CF2Cl2: It is used in refrigerators and air conditioners in houses or any vehicles to help the system to be cold.

Lead (II) sulphide

• PbS: It is the most important ore of lead. Most lead is used for batteries.

Trihydroxy propanol

• C3H8O3: It is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.

Ethanol

• C3H8O3: It is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.

Calcium carbonate

• CaCO3: It is used as a raw material in the cement industry, purification of molten glasses, and to remove impurities from molten iron.

Lead (II) oxide

• CaCO3: It is used as a raw material in the cement industry, purification of molten glasses, and to remove impurities from molten iron.

Propane Butane

• C3H8, C4H10: It is used for cooking, heating, and vehicle fuel.

Methane

• CH4: It is an important source of hydrogen and other organic chemicals. It is used in the manufacture of ammonia for fertilizers and explosives.

Magnesium hydroxide

• Mg(OH)2: It is used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acids and prevent indigestion and heartburn.

Sodium 2 - aminopentanedioate

• C5H8NO4Na: It is used in cooking as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste.

Napthalene

• C10H8: It is used when storing clothing to prevent it from damage done by mold.

Chlorhexidine digluconate

• C22H30C12N10: It is used to rinse your teeth, gums, and mouth. It contains an antiseptic to kill harmful bacteria that can live between your teeth and on your tongue.

Hydrochloric acid

• HCl: It is used as a descaling/stripping agent.

Silicon dioxide

• SiO2: It is used in glass making and in the petroleum industry.

Isopropyl alcohol

• (CH3)2CHOH: It is used in the manufacture of acetone, as an antiseptic, and as an inexpensive solvent for cosmetics, drugs, shellacs, and gums.

Sodium chloride

• NaCl: It is used to flavor and preserve food. It is also used to make soap.

Sucrose

• C12H22O11: It acts as a food sweetener, preservative, texture modifier, and other food technology applications.

Sodium fluoride

• NaF: It is used for oral hygiene such as remove plaque and bacteria, helps freshen breath and leave your mouth with a clean feeling.

Acetic acid

• CH3CO2H: It can be used for cooking, baking, cleaning, and weed control and may aid weight loss and lower blood sugar and cholesterol.

Ascorbic acid

• C6H8O6: It is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. It is also used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body.

Dihydrogen monoxide

• H2O: It is one of the most important compounds in everyday life. It is used for drinking, washing, cleaning, cooking, and growing food.

Methyl alcohol

• CH3OH: It is a type of alcohol used to make antifreeze, pesticides, windshield wiper fluid, paint thinner, certain types of fuel, and other substances.