A salt containing an ionizable hydrogen atom. Acidic salt does not necessarily produce acidic solutions.
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Formula
Combination of symbols that indicates the chemical composition of a substance.
Ioniztion
The breaking up of a compound into separate ions.
Double Bond
Covalent bond resulting from the sharing of four electrons (two pairs) between two atoms.
Geometrical Isomers
Compounds with different arrangements of groups on either side of a bond with restricted rotation, such as a double bond or a single bond in a ring, for example cis-trans isomers of certain alkenes. Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other, also known as position isomers.
Particulate Matter
Fine divided solid particles suspended in polluted air.
Coulomb
Unit of electrical charge.
Amphoterism
The ability to react with both acids and bases.Ability of substance to act as either an acid or a base.
Ideal Gas
A hypothetical gas that obeys exactly all postulates of the kinetic-molecular theory.
Cathode Ray Tube
Closed glass tube containing a gas under low pressure, with electrodes near the ends and a luminescent screen at the end near the positive electrode, produces cathode rays when high voltage is applied.
Combustible
Classification of liquid substances that will burn on the basis of flash points. A combustible liquid means any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8°C (100°F) but below 93.3°C (200°F), except any mixture having components with flash points of 93.3°C (200°F) or higher, the total of which makes up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture.
