A unit of energy in the SI system. One joule is 1 kg. m2/s2 which is also 0.2390 calorie.
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van der Waals' Equation
An equation of state that extends the ideal gas law to real gases by inclusion of two empirically determined parameters, which are different for different gases.
Electromotive Series
The relative order of tendencies for elements and their simple ions to act as oxidizing or reducing agents, also called the activity series.
Polyene
A compound that contains more than one double bond per molecule.
Alkynes
Unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds.
Sublimation
The direct vaporization of a sold by heating without passing through the liquid state.
Homologous Series
A series of compounds in which each member differs from the next by a specific number and kind of atoms.
Ester
A Compound of the general formula R-C-O-R1 where R and R1 may be the same or different, and may be either aliphatic or aromatic.
xylose
A colorless, crystalline pentose sugar, C5H10O5, derived from xylan, straw, corncobs, etc., by treating with heated dilute sulfuric acid, and dehydrating to furfural if stronger acid is used.
Hydrate
A solid compound that contains a definite percentage of bound water.
Polydentate
Refers to ligands with more than one donor atom.
