Representation of the core of a molecule, ion or formula unit by showing atomic symbols and only outer shell electrons.
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Lewis Dot Formula (Electron Dot Formula)
Representation of the core of a molecule, ion or formula unit by showing atomic symbols and only outer shell electrons.
Explosive
A chemical or compound that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release or pressure, gas, heat and light when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, high temperature or applied potential.
Octet Rule
Many representative elements attain at least a share of eight electrons in their valence shells when they form molecular or ionic compounds, there are some limitations.
Electronic Transition
The transfer of an electron from one energy level to another.
Osmotic Pressure
The hydrostatic pressure produced on the surface of a semipermable membrane by osmosis.
Nonbonding Orbital
A molecular orbital derived only from an atomic orbital of one atom, lends neither stability nor instability to a molecule or ion when populated with electrons.
Substitution Reaction
A reaction in which an atom or a group of atoms is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.
Inhibitory Catalyst
An inhibitor, a catalyst that decreases the rate of reaction.
xanthene dye
Any of a group of dyes having a molecular structure related to that of xanthene in which the aromatic (C6H4) groups are the chromophore.
Domain
A cluster of atoms in a ferromagnetic substance, all of which align in the same direction in the presence of an external magnetic field.
