Short-lived species formed by the collision of dissolved ions of opposite charges.
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Mixture
A sample of matter composed of two or more substances, each of which retains its identity and properties.
Condensed States
The solid and liquid states.
Substitution Reaction
A reaction in which an atom or a group of atoms is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.
Bronsted-Lowry Acid
A proton donor.
Amine
Derivatives of ammonia in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups.
High Spin Complex
Crystal field designation for an outer orbital complex, all t2g and eg orbitals are singly occupied before any pairing occurs.
Coulometry
The quantitative application of Faraday's Law to the analysis of materials. The current and time are the usual variables measured.
Spectral Line
Any of a number of lines corresponding to definite wavelengths of an atomic emission or absorption spectrum, represents the energy difference between two energy levels.
Yellowcake
The solid form of mixed uranium oxide, which is produced from uranium ore in the uranium recovery (milling) process.
