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Z (zusammen) – Z or Zusammen is a notation for a stereochemical arrangement where all of the higher-ranking substituent groups are located on the same side of the double bond. Zaitsev…...
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yield – In chemistry, yield refers to the quantity of a product obtained from a chemical reaction. Chemists refer to experimental yield, actual yield, theoretical yield, and percent yield to differentiate…...
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xanthophyll – Xanthophyll is a class of carotenoids that are yellow pigments. Examples: The yellow in fall leaves is due to xanthophyll molecules. xenobiotic – Xenobiotic is any chemical that would not…...
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washing soda – Washing soda is a common name for the compound sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). Also known as: sodium carbonate, alkali soda, soda ash water – Water is a chemical compound consisting…...
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vacancy – Vacancy refers to a lattice site that is normally occupied by an atom or ion which is missing that atom or ion. vacuum – A vacuum is a volume that encloses little…...
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ultra high frequency – Ultra high frequency (UHF) is part of the electromagnetic spectrum in the radio waves region with frequencies between 300 and 3000 MHz. Also known as decimeter band…...
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tantalum – Tantalum is the name for the transition element with atomic number 73 and is represented by the symbol Ta. tautomer – Tautomers are organic compounds that are interconvertible by a…...
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s orbital – An s orbital corresponds to an electron orbital with angular momentum quantum number l = 0. Alternate spellings: s-orbital sal ammoniac – Sal ammoniac is a deprecated chemistry term for the…...
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racemic – Racemic is a mixture of equal parts left- and right-handed enantiomers of a chiral molecule. Also known as: racemic mixtures, racemate rad – Rad is a unit of measuring absorbed…...
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qualitative analysis – Qualitative analysis is the methods used to determine the of the nature of the chemical species in a sample. Methods to answer the question “What is it?” Example: Dr. Labguy…...
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p orbital – A p orbital corresponds to an electron orbital with angular momentum quantum number ℓ = 1. pair annihilation – Pair annihilation is the conversion into two photons when a…...
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octahedral – Octahedral is defined as possessing the symmetry of a regular octahedron. Having a three-dimensional shape with 6 vertices and 8 faces, where each face forms an equilateral triangle. octane…...
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NA number – An NA number or DOT number is a North America number assigned by the United States Department of Transportation to identify a hazardous or flammable chemical. It is analogous to a UN Number, except…...
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macromolecular – A macromolecular structure is a structure in which all of the atoms within a crystal are linked together by chemical bonds. Example: Silicon is macromolecular since all of the…...
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labile complex – A labile complex is a complex ion which quickly reaches equilibrium with the ligands in a surrounding solution. lanthanides – Elements with atomic numbers 58-71 (although there is some…...
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K-electron – K-electron refers to the electrons of an atom with energy quantum number n = 1. Also known as: K electron K-shell – K-shell refers to the electrons of an atom…...
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j (total angular momentum quantum number) – The total angular momentum quantum number is a combination of the angular momentum quantum number, ℓ and the spin quantum number, ms. This quantum…...
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ideal gas – An ideal gas is a gas whose pressure P, volume V, and temperature T are related by the ideal gas law PV = nRT, where n is the…...
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Haber process – The Haber process or Haber-Bosch process is an industrial process that is used to make ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen. Fritz Haber received the 1918 Nobel Prize in…...
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gadolinium – Gadolinium is the name for the lanthanide element with atomic number 64 and is represented by the symbol Gd. gallium – Gallium is the name for the metal element with…...
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f subshell – A subshell that corresponds to the angular momentum quantum number ℓ = 3, found in the fourth and higher principal energy levels. Each contains seven orbitals. f orbital –…...
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earths – Earths is an alchemical and old chemical term for compounds were thought to be elements but were later discovered to be metal oxides. ebullition – a phase transition from the…...
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D- (prefix) – D- is a prefix added to a enantiomer name that has dextrorotatory properties. d orbital – A d orbital corresponds to an electron orbital with angular momentum quantum number…...
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cadmium – Cadmium is the name for the transition metal element with atomic number 48 and is represented by the symbol Cd. caffeine – Caffeine is a chemical substance naturally found in…...
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β-branching – Beta branching is when a substituent is attached at a beta carbon. Beta branching is denoted as β-branching. β-carbon – The beta carbon is the carbon atom one bond removed…...
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A to Z Chemistry Dictionary – Comprehensive Glossary of Chemistry Definitions This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 2, 2021) This comprehensive chemistry dictionary or glossary offers definitions…...
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Glossary Abrasion The rubbing or scraping off the surface layer of cells or tissue from an area of the skin. Can bleed mildly and cause partial or complete absence of…...
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ALTHEA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT: Commonly known as Marsh Mallow. Althea is derived from the Greek word meaning “to cure.” Hippocrates described Althea as valuable in the treatment of wounds. Also used…...
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