In this article, we describe the scientific conventions and writing styles followed in Chemistry papers.<\/p>\n
Avoid starting a sentence with a symbol or numerical value.<\/p>\n
Example<\/span><\/p>\n \u2716 0.5 g of NaOH was added to 5 ml of DW, and the solution was heated.<\/p>\n \u2714\ufe0e After addition of 0.5 g of NaOH to 5 ml of DW, the solution was heated.<\/p>\n Avoid including phrases which address the process of learning and not the science of the experiment.<\/p>\n Example<\/span><\/p>\n This experiment helped us learn about\u2026<\/p>\n or<\/p>\n The goal of this experiment was to learn about\u2026<\/p>\n Although such sentences are preferred in Original Articles, scientific reports\/communication should ideally focus only on the data and results.<\/p>\n Check that a modifier phrase or the pronoun \u201cit\u201d actually refers to the intended subject.<\/p>\n To avoid dangling modifiers and unclear antecedents, think about the subject.<\/strong><\/p>\n Example<\/span><\/p>\n \u2716 Being coated with grease, I cleaned the flask before adding reagents.<\/p>\n Was I coated with grease or the flask? <\/em><\/p>\n The flask was coated with grease, and so,<\/em><\/p>\n \u2714\ufe0e Because the flask was coated with grease, it was cleaned before adding reagents.<\/p>\nPedagogical Phrases<\/h2>\n
Illogical Constructions<\/h2>\n
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