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Levorotatory
Refers to an optically active substance that rotates the plane of plane polarized light counterclockwise, also called levo.
Oxidizing Agent
The substance that oxidizes another substance and is reduced.
Alums
Hydrated sulfates of the general formula M+M3+(SO4)2.12H2).
Period
The elements in a horizontal row of the periodic table.
Acyl Group
Compound derived from a carbonic acid by replacing the --OH group with a halogen (X), usually --Cl, general formula is O R--C--X.
Neutralization
The reaction of an acid with a base to form a salt and water. Usually, the reaction of hydrogen ions with hydrogen ions to form water molecules.
Halogens
Group VIIA elements: F, Cl, Br, I
Chain Termination Step
The combination of two radicals, which removes the reactive species that propagate the change reaction.
Molecular Geometry
The arrangement of atoms (not lone pairs of electrons) around a central atom of a molecule or polyatomic ion.
Functional Group
A group of atoms that represents a potential reaction site in an organic compound.
