For either pin 10 or 11 one is Q, and the other is Q with a bar above it.
If I wanted to post about the bar one, what do I call it ?
Also, the pins 4 & 5, I think, cause 10 and 11 to do something.
The data sheet says a high level on one or a low level on the other.
What is the level in reference to ? Is it usually spelled out in the data sheet ? Is it ground ?
Also how do I refer to what is happening at pins 10 and 11 ?
Emitting, pulsing, broadcasting ?

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For either pin 10 or 11 one is Q, and the other is Q with a bar above it.
If I wanted to post about the bar one, what do I call it ?

It's called the Q bar output. Also written as Q# or Q'.

Also, the pins 4 & 5, I think, cause 10 and 11 to do something.
The data sheet says a high level on one or a low level on the other.

They control astable mode. Should be described in the datasheet.

What is the level in reference to ? Is it usually spelled out in the data sheet ? Is it ground ?

It's a digital device, so it refers to logic level. All spelled out in the datasheet.

Also how do I refer to what is happening at pins 10 and 11 ?
Emitting, pulsing, broadcasting ?

If they're changing, I'd say they were toggling.

 

It's called the Q bar output. Also written as Q# or Q'.

Some of the logic books I have also call it, "not Q".

 

How about /Q?