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IUPAC Green Book

The IUPAC Green Book is a respected guide that provides standardized rules for naming chemical compounds. It ensures that scientists worldwide can communicate clearly about substances by using consistent and precise names. The Green Book covers naming conventions for elements, molecules, and complex chemicals, helping prevent confusion and errors in scientific research and documentation. Essentially, it’s a universal language for chemists to describe chemical substances accurately and systematically.