Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
tags× 117
For discussions about tags on the main site, including anything from creation, over merging, synonym creation, deletion, and related operations.
editing× 49
For discussions/ support about editing questions and answers. Common guidelines, best practices, and frequent mistakes may be discussed with this tag. Disagreements between editors are also within the…
mathjax× 47
a JavaScript engine for displaying mathematics in general, and (through the mhchem package) chemical formulas and equations in particular on Chemistry Stack Exchange.
specific-question× 37
For use when inquiring about a particular question e.g. inquiring about a specific question’s suitability for this site.
mhchem× 28
third-party extension for MathJax, for formatting chemical formulas and equations in particular on Chemistry Stack Exchange, via the \ce command. Read more here - mhchem.github.io/MathJax-mh…
chat× 11
For questions about the chat rooms and chat functionality, room rules, accepted practices, chat sessions etc.
buzzwords× 11
frequent phrases that are overly broad and non-descriptive, therefore they don't add anything of value to a question (title). This tag should be used to address such words and how to avo…
bounty× 9
For questions about the bounty system, which allows users to spend some of their reputation in order to draw more attention to a question.
