Electrolytic cell for the commercial electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. For further information see Electrochemistry or Fuel Cells.
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Oxidation
An algebraic increase in the oxidation number, may correspond to a loss of electrons.
Covalent Bond
Chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more electron pairs between two atoms.
Insoluble Compound
A very slightly soluble compound.
Compressed Gas
A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 21.1°C (70°F)
Critical Point
The combination of critical temperature and critical pressure of a substance.
Octane Number
A number that indicates how smoothly a gasoline burns.
Eluate
Solvent (or mobile phase) which passes through a chromatographic column and removes the sample components from the stationary phase.
Radioactivity
The spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Photochemical Oxidants
Photochemically produced oxidizing agents capable of causing damage to plants and animals.
Solubility Product Constant
Equilibrium constant that applies to the dissolution of a slightly soluble compound.
