Assumes that covalent bonds are formed when atomic orbitals on different atoms overlap and the electrons are shared.
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Reaction Quotient
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.
Lone Pair
Pair of electrons residing on one atom and not shared by other atoms, unshared pair.
Atomic Weight
Weighted average of the masses of the constituent isotopes of an element, The relative masses of atoms of different elements.
Electrolysis
Process that occurs in electrolytic cells.
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Benzene and its derivatives.
Chemical Bonds
The attractive forces that hold atoms together in elements or compounds.
Tyndall Effect
The scattering of light by colloidal particles.
Electron
A subatomic particle having a mass of 0.00054858 amu and a charge of 1-.
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Homonuclear
Consisting of only one element.
