The mass action expression under any set of conditions (not necessarily equlibrium), its magnitude relative to K determines the direction in which the reaction must occur to establish equilibrium.
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Catenation
Bonding of atoms of the same element into chains or rings.
The bonding together of atoms of the same element to form chains.
The ability of an element to bond to itself.
Cloud Chamber
A device for observing the paths of speeding particiles as vapor molecules condense on them to form foglike tracks.
Atomic Mass Unit (amu)
One twelfth of a mass of an atom of the carbon-12 isotope, a unit used for stating atomic and formula weights, also called dalton.
Differential Thermometer
A thermometer used for accurate measurement of very small changes in temperature.
Galvanizing
Placing a thin layer of zinc on a ferrous material to protect the underlying surface from corrosion.
Degenerate
Of the same energy.
K Capture
Absorption of a K shell (n=1) electron by a proton as it is converted to a neutron.
Capillary
A tube having a very small inside diameter.
Ionic Compounds
Compounds containing predominantly ionic bonding.
Isomers
Different substances that have the same formula.
