Hydrolysis of esters in the presence of strong soluable bases.
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Interesting facts about metals
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Square Planar
A term used to describe molecules and polyatomic ions that have one atom in the center and four atoms at the corners of a square.
K Capture
Absorption of a K shell (n=1) electron by a proton as it is converted to a neutron.
Bond Energy
The amount of energy necessary to break one mole of bonds of a given kind (in gas phase).The amount of energy necessary to break one mole of bonds in a substance, dissociating the sustance in the gaseous state into atoms of its elements in the gaseous state.
Buret
A piece of volumetric glassware, usually graduated in 0.1-mL intervals, that is used to deliver solutions to be used in titrations in a quantitative (dropwise) manner.
Homogeneous Catalyst
A catalyst that exists in the same phase (solid, liquid or gas) as the reactants. The process is called Homogeneous Catalysis.
Semiconductor
A substance that does not conduct electricity at low temperatures but does so at higher temperatures.
Dipole-dipole Interactions
Attractive interactions between polar molecules, that is, between molecules with permanent dipoles.
Handmade crystal glass as a work of art
In order for the colored crystal to open in all its beauty and sparkle with every face natural light is required. Handmade crystal glass has specific tactile and aesthetic properties - it is pleasant to touch, it seems to radiate heat. To appreciate the quality and beauty of such things, of course, it is not enough to look at the picture.
Gangue
Sand, rock, and other impurities surrounding the mineral of interest in an ore.
Potential Energy
Energy that matter possesses by virtue of its position, condition or composition.
