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Ether
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What is Ether?
An ether is an organic compound containing an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (R–O–R'). Ethers are relatively unreactive, making them useful as solvents. Diethyl ether (C₂H₅OC₂H₅) is a common laboratory solvent and was historically used as an anaesthetic. Crown ethers are cyclic polyethers with important applications in coordination chemistry.
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An ether is an organic compound containing an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (R–O–R'). Ethers are relatively unreactive, making them useful as solvents. Diethyl ether (C₂H₅OC₂H₅) is a common laboratory solvent and was historically used as an anaesthetic. Crown ethers are cyclic polyethers with important applications in coordination chemistry.
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Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
Electrochemistry
Electrode
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