Refers to the separation of charge between two covalently bonded atoms.
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Organic Chemistry
The chemistry of substances that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Inhibitory Catalyst
An inhibitor, a catalyst that decreases the rate of reaction.
Ether
Compound in which an oxygen atom is bonded to two alkyl or two aryl groups, or one alkyl and one aryl group.
Le Chatelier's Principle
States that a system at equilibrium, or striving to attain equilibrium, responds in such a way as to counteract any stress placed upon it.
If a stress (change of conditions) is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system shifts in the direction that reduces stress.
Absolute Zero
The zero point on the absolute temperature scale, -273.15°C or 0 K, theoretically, the temperature at which molecular motion ceases. The concept of an absolute zero temperature was first deduced from experiments with gases. When a fixed volume of gas is cooled, its pressure decreases with its temperature. Absolute zero physically possesses quantum mechanical zero-point energy.
Alkenes (Olefins)
Unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one or more carbon-carbon double bonds.
Periodicity
Regular periodic variations of properties of elements with atomic number (and position in the periodic table).
Donor Atom
A ligand atom whose electrons are shared with a Lewis acid.
Colligative Properties
Physical properties of solutions that depend upon the number but not the kind of solute particles present.
