Why is the formula for dihydrogen monoxide the same? Is dihydrogen monoxide the same as DHMO?

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anor277
Nov 1, 2017

There is an old joke on the dangers of [dihydrogen monoxide.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrogen_monoxide_hoax)

Explanation:

But of course "dihydrogen monoxide" is simply water, i.e. H_2O...and a chemist would never call it anything but water or H_2O.

Water is a stable, and ubiquitous molecule....and given its LOW molecular mass, its liquid state (which covers the surface of 2/3 of this planet), and elevated normal boiling point, are remarkable....

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