Refers to the separation of charge between two covalently bonded atoms.
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Half-Cell
Compartment in which the oxidation or reduction half-reaction occurs in a voltaic cell.
Reaction Ratio
The relative amounts of reactants and products involved in a reaction, maybe the ratio of moles. millimoles, or masses.
Band Theory of Metals
Theory that accounts for the bonding and properties of metallic solids.
Condensation
Liquefaction of vapor.
Born-Haber Cycle
A series of reactions (and accompanying enthalpy changes) which, when summed, represents the hypothetical one-step reaction by which elements in their standard states are converted into crystals of ionic compounds (and the accompanying enthalpy changes.)
Dissociation Constant
Equilibrium constant that applies to the dissociation of a comples ion into a simple ion and coordinating species (ligands).
Lewis Base
Any species that can make available a share in an electron pair.
Hydrogenation
The reaction in which hydrogen adds across a double or triple bond.
Colligative Properties
Physical properties of solutions that depend upon the number but not the kind of solute particles present.
Critical Point
The combination of critical temperature and critical pressure of a substance.
