An arrangement of elements in order of increasing atomic numbers that also emphasizes periodicity.
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Saccharic
of or derived from saccharin or a saccharine substance.
Alkyl Group
A group of atoms derived from an alkane by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
Open Sextet
Refers to species that have only six electrons in the highest energy level of the central element (many Lewis acids).
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical method of treating particles on the basis of quantum theory, which assumes that energy (of small particles) is not infinitely divisible.
Square Planar Complex
Complex in which the metal is in the center of a square plane, with ligand donor atoms at each of the four corners.
Doublet
Two peaks or bands of about equal intensity appearing close together on a spectrogram.
Carcinogen
A substance capable of causing or producing cancer in mammals.
Hydrate Isomers
Isomers of crystalline complexes that differ in whether water is present inside or outside the coordination sphere.
Bronsted-Lowry Base
A proton acceptor
Partial Pressure
The pressure exerted by one gas in a mixture of gases.
