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Introduction

R-0.1.1 Spelling

The spelling of elements is that given in the IUPAC Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry; for example, sulfur, not sulphur.

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R-0.1.2 Position of locants
R-0.1.3 Punctuation
R-0.1.4 Numerical (multiplicative) prefixes
R-0.1.5 Enclosing marks
R-0.1.6 Italicization
R-0.1.7 Elision and addition of vowels
R-0.1.8 Order of prefixes
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