Hydrocarbon derivative containing an [OH] group bound to an aromatic raing.
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Denaturation
A process pertaining to a change in structure of a protein form regular to irregular arrangement of the polypeptide chains.
Solvolysis
The reaction of a substance with the solvent in which it is dissolved.
Stoichiometry
Description of the quantitative relationships among elements and compounds as they undergo chemical changes.
Specific Gravity
The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water.
Isomorphous
Refers to crystals having the same atomic arrangement.
Weak Electrolyte
A substance that conducts electricity poorly in a dilute aqueous solution.
Specific Heat
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of substance one degree Celsius.
Cell Potential
Potential difference, Ecell, between oxidation and reduction half-cells under nonstandard conditions.
Lanthanides
Elements 58 to 71 (after lanthanum).
Critical Mass
The minimum mass of a particular fissionable nuclide in a given volume required to sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
