Prefix in Chemistry. I don't know what some of these prefix mean?
but-
meth-
eth-
non-
hept-
prop-
dec-10
hex-6
pent-5
oct-8

Thanks! :)

Question

Prefix in Chemistry. I don't know what some of these prefix mean?
but-
meth-
eth-
non-
hept-
prop-
dec-10
hex-6
pent-5
oct-8

Thanks! :)

anonymous · Answer

These all seem to be related to the naming of organic molecules. but- means there are 4 carbon atoms, meth- is 1, eth- is 2, non- is 9, hept- is 7, prop- is 3 and it seems like you identified the others on your own!

anonymous · Answer

They are with organic molecules. I might should have said that? But you knew what I meant luckily. Thanks though! Much appreciated it :)

unklerhaukus · Answer

meth-1
eth-2
prop-3
but-4
pent-5
hex-6
hept-7
oct-8
non-9
dec-10