A catalyst that exists in a different phase (solid, liquid or gas) from the reactants, a contact catalyst.
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Dimer
Molecule formed by combination of two smaller (identical) molecules.
Alloying
Mixing of metal with other substances (usually other metals) to modify its properties.
Crystal Lattice
A pattern of arrangement of particles in a crystal.
Enthalpy
The heat content of a specific amount of substance, defined as E= PV.
Phenol
Hydrocarbon derivative containing an [OH] group bound to an aromatic raing.
Ionization
In aqueous solution, the process in which a molecular compound reacts with water and forms ions.
Active Metal
Metal with low ionization energy that loses electrons readily to form cations.
Mother Nuclide
Nuclide that undergoes nuclear decay.
Isomorphous
Refers to crystals having the same atomic arrangement.
Atomic Radius
Radius of an atom.
