An oxidizing or reducing agent, who's mass gains (oxidizing agents) or loses (reducing agents) 6.022 x 1023 electrons in a redox reaction.
The mass of an acid or base that furnishes or reacts with 6.022 x 1023 H3O+ or OH- ions.
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Tetrahedral
A term used to describe molecules and polyatomic ions that have one atom in center and four atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.
Nuclear Fission
The process in which a heavy nucleus splits into nuclei of intermediate masses and one or more protons are emitted.
Group
A vertical column in the periodic table, also called a family.
Flammable
A liquid as defined by NFPD and DOT as having a flash point below 37.8°C (100°F).
Solubility Product Constant
Equilibrium constant that applies to the dissolution of a slightly soluble compound.
S Orbital
A spherically symmetrical atomic orbital, one per energy level.
Percent Composition
The mass percent of each element in a compound.
Thermal Cracking
Decomposition by heating a substance in the presence of a catalyst and in the absence of air.
Doublet
Two peaks or bands of about equal intensity appearing close together on a spectrogram.
Acetic Acid
CA3COOH, clear, colorless liquid, pungent odor. Boiling point 140C, flash point 54C (closed cup), autoignition temperature 38OC.
