Author Lynne Hyman, PhD
Dr. Hyman has worked for AJE since 2013, as an Editor, Quality Control Editor, as a Research Communication Partner helping answer customer questions about our services and the publication process, and now as a Team Manager. Prior to joining AJE, she earned a BS in Chemistry from Millersville University and a PhD in Chemistry with an emphasis on Bioinorganic Chemistry from Duke University.
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Editing Tip: Chemical Prefixes
- There are several types of prefixes used for chemical compounds, including numerals, Greek letters, and structural prefixes.
- Hyphens are used extensively; there should not be any space on either side of the hyphen.
- Some prefixes are capitalized, while others are not.
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Capitalization of Chemical Compounds
- Capitalization rules for chemical compounds and abbreviations can be confusing.
- At the beginning of a sentence, capitalize the first syllabic portion of the compound name.
- Chemical elements and amino acids are not capitalized within a sentence, just their symbol (e.g., Ag or Gln).
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More Tricky Chemistry Writing Conventions
- The field of chemistry includes some unique conventions with abbreviations.
- Pronounce elements as though they are written out, not based on their abbreviation.
- Pronounce isotope number second, even if written in front of the symbol.
- Avoid superscript or subscript when describing an atom's position.
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by Lynne Hyman, PhD
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