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Chemistry Vocab #10
Chem vocab #226-250
Question | Answer |
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Ionic Bonding | Bonding in which one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another. |
Ionic Reaction | A chemical reaction in which ions in solution combine to form a product that leaves the reaction environment. |
Ionization | The formation of ions from polar solute molecules by the action of the solvent. |
Isomer | One of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula, but different structures. |
Isometric | A crystalline system in which the three axes are at right angles, as in a cube, and are of equal length. |
Isotope | One of two or more forms of atoms with the same atomic number but with different atomic masses. |
Kaolin | A fine white clay composed of hydrated aluminum silicate. |
Kelvin Temperature | Temperature on the Kelvin scale which numerically 273 degrees higher than that on the Celsius scale. |
Kernal | The portion of an atom excluding the valence electrons. |
Ketone | An organic compound that contains the -C=O group. |
Kiln | A furnace used for producing quicklime making glass, baking pottery, etc. |
Kilo | Metric prefix meaning 1,000. |
Kilocalorie | The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water, one Celsius degree 4.19x10^3 joules of energy. |
Kinetic Theory | A theory pertaining tot he motion of the ultimate particles of substances and, in particular, of the molecules of gases. |
Lake | A pigment made by precipitating a dye with aluminum hydroxide. |
Lanthanide Series | Rare earth element of the sixth period, in which the transitional inner building of the 5d sub-level is interrupted by the inner building of the 4f sub-level. |
Law | A generalization which describes behavior in nature. |
Leavening Agent | A substance which releases carbon dioxide in a dough or batter. |
Lime | Calcium Oxide, CaO; also called quick lime. |
Lime, Slacked | A common name for calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2. |
Lime Water | A water solution of calcium hydroxide. |
Linear Accelerator | A particle accelerator in which the particles travel in a straight line thru many stages of potential difference. |
Lipid | An organic compound found in plant and animal tissue which is insoluble in water, but soluble in non-polar solvents. |
Liquefaction | The process of converting a gas or solid to a liquid. |
Liquid | The state of matter characterized by a definite volume, but indefinite shape. |