Very weak and very short-range attractive forces between short-lived temporary (induced) dipoles, also called dispersion Forces.
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Avogadro's Law
At the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules.
Extrapolate
To estimate the value of a result outside the range of a series of known values. Technique used in standard additions calibration procedure.
Alkylbenzene
A compound containing an alkyl group bonded to a benzene ring.
Colloid
A heterogeneous mixture in which solute-like particles do not settle out.
Addition Reaction
A reaction in which two atoms or groups of atoms are added to a molecule, one on each side of a double or triple bond. Types of addition reaction include electrophilic, nucleophilic (polar) and free radical addition (non-polar).
Vapor Pressure
The particle pressure of a vapor at the surface of its parent liquid.
Intermolecular Forces
Forces between individual particles (atoms, molecules, ions) of a substance.
Dissociation Constant
Equilibrium constant that applies to the dissociation of a comples ion into a simple ion and coordinating species (ligands).
Potential Energy
Energy that matter possesses by virtue of its position, condition or composition.
Ioniztion
The breaking up of a compound into separate ions.
