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AlClF2 is named aluminum chloride fluoride, indicating one aluminum atom, one chlorine atom, and two fluorine atoms in the compound. The IUPAC naming convention lists elements in alphabetical order (chlorine before fluoride) with prefixes indicating quantities.

AlF4K is potassium tetrafluoroaluminate, K[AlF4]. The 'tetrafluoro' prefix indicates four fluorine atoms bonded to aluminum, and the '-ate' suffix shows it's an anion. This is a coordination compound used in industrial applications.

The black-necked cobra (also called the spitting cobra) can accurately spit venom up to 3 meters, targeting the eyes to cause blindness and pain. This is a defensive mechanism, not used for hunting prey. The venom causes intense pain and can lead to permanent blindness if untreated.

New Zealand is one of the few places in the world with no native snake species. The country's geographic isolation and strict biosecurity have kept it snake-free. Sea snakes occasionally visit its waters but never establish populations on land.

The king cobra's venom is exceptionally potent, with enough toxin in one bite to potentially kill up to 20 people or one elephant. However, actual fatalities are much lower due to antivenom availability and the fact that king cobras are generally shy and avoid human confrontation.

The Black Mamba can move at speeds up to 7 mph (11 km/h) in short bursts, making it the fastest-moving snake on land. This speed, combined with its highly toxic venom and aggressive temperament when threatened, makes it one of Africa's most dangerous snakes.

Snake venom is approximately 90% protein, consisting primarily of enzymes and peptides that break down tissue, disrupt blood clotting, or affect the nervous system. The remaining 10% contains other organic and inorganic components. This high protein content explains why venom is often clear or yellowish like egg white.

Snake meat is indeed consumed in certain regions of China, particularly in southern China and Guangdong province, where it is considered a delicacy in traditional cuisine and believed to have medicinal properties in some contexts.

Snakes possess multiple rows of teeth to grip prey effectively. Most species have 4 rows of teeth on the upper jaw and 2 rows on the lower jaw, totaling 6 rows, though this can vary slightly among different species. The other options underestimate the actual dental structure.

Python is a high-level programming language created by Guido van Rossum (note: the question misspells his name as 'Von Russom'). It emphasizes code readability and supports multiple programming paradigms.