A term used to describe molecules and polyatomic ions that have one atom in the center and six atoms at the corners of a octahedron.
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Molar Solubility
Number of moles of a solute that dissolve to produce a litre of saturated solution.
Alkyl Group
A group of atoms derived from an alkane by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
Viscosity
Resistance offered by the molecules of a liquid to flow is termed as viscosity.
Percentage Ionization
The percentage of the weak electrolyte that ionizes in a solution of given concentration.
Isomers
Different substances that have the same formula.
Ionization Constant
Equilibrium constant for the ionization of a weak electrolyte.
Enthalpy
The heat content of a specific amount of substance, defined as E= PV.
Radical
An atom or group of atoms that contains one or more unpaired electrons (usually very reactive species)
Diamagnetism
Weak repulsion by a magnetic field.
Dissociation Constant
Equilibrium constant that applies to the dissociation of a comples ion into a simple ion and coordinating species (ligands).
