The pressure exerted by one gas in a mixture of gases.
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Molecular Equation
Equation for a chemical reaction in which all formulas are written as if all substances existed as molecules, only complete formulas are used.
Spectrochemical Series
Arrangement of ligands in order of increasing ligand field strength.
Endothermic
Describes processes that absorb heat energy.
Emission Spectrum
Spectrum associated with emission of electromagnetic radiation by atoms (or other species) resulting from electronic transitions from higher to lower energy states.
Deposition
The direct solidification of a vapor by cooling, the reverse of sublimation.
Molecular Orbital Theory
A theory of chemical bonding based upon the postulated existence of molecular orbitals.
Photon
A packet of light or electromagnetic radiation, also called quantum of light.
Colloid
A heterogeneous mixture in which solute-like particles do not settle out.
Mixture
A sample of matter composed of two or more substances, each of which retains its identity and properties.
