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Cis-Trans Isomerism
A type of geometrical isomerism related to the angles between like ligands.
Equation of State
An equation that describes the behavior of matter in a given state, the van der Waals equation describes the behavior of the gaseous state.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Energy that is propagated by means of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate in directions perpendicular to the direction of travel of the energy.
Manometer
A two-armed barometer.
Inhibitory Catalyst
An inhibitor, a catalyst that decreases the rate of reaction.
Voltage
Potential difference between two electrodes, a measure of the chemical potential for a redox reaction to occur.
Leclanche Cell
A common type of dry cell.
Half-Reaction
Either the oxidation part or the reduction part of a redox reaction.
Electroplating
Plating a metal onto a (cathodic) surface by electrolysis.
Chemical Equation
Description of a chemical reaction by placing the formulas of the reactants on the left and the formulas of products on the right of an arrow.
