The separation of a liquid mixture into its components on the basis of differences in boiling points. The process in which components of a mixture are separated by boiling away the more volitile liquid.
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Dipole Moment
The product of the distance separating opposite charges of equal magnitude of the charge, a measure of the polarity of a bond or molecule, a measured dipole moment refers to the dipole moment of an entire molecule.
Cis-Trans Isomerism
A type of geometrical isomerism related to the angles between like ligands.
Nuclear Reaction
Involves a change in the composition of a nucleus and can evolve or absorb an extraordinarily large amount of energy.
Dipole
Refers to the separation of charge between two covalently bonded atoms.
Homogeneous Mixture
A mixture which has uniform composition and properties throughout.
Sublimation
The direct vaporization of a sold by heating without passing through the liquid state.
Atomic Orbital
Region or volume in space in which the probability of finding electrons is highest.
Gamma Ray
High energy electromagnetic radiation. A highly penetrating type of nuclear radiation similar to x-ray radiation, except that it comes from within the nucleus of an atom and has a higher energy. Energywise, very similar to cosmic ray except that cosmic rays originate from outer space.
Cyclotron
A device for accelerating charged particles along a spiral path.
Weak Electrolyte
A substance that conducts electricity poorly in a dilute aqueous solution.
