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Sulphate

Chemistry; General chemistry

1. The SO42- ion, formed by reaction of sulfuric acid with a base . 2. A compound containing the SO42- ion.

Elements 89-102 are called actinides. Electrons added during the Aufbau construction of actinide atoms go into the 5f subshell. Actinides are unstable and undergo radioactive decay . The most common ...

Molar absorptivity

Chemistry; General chemistry

The absorbance per centimetre of path length when the concentration of absorbing material is 1 M; = A/(bc) where a, A, b, and c are the molar absorptivity, absorbance, path length in cm, and ...

Sulfite

Chemistry; General chemistry

1. The SO32- ion, formed by reaction of sulphurous acid with a base . 2. A compound containing the SO32- ion.

Activated charcoal

Chemistry; General chemistry

A porous form of carbon that acts as a powerful adsorbent , used to decolorize liquids, recover solvents, and remove toxins from water and air.

Domoic acid

Chemistry; General chemistry

Domoic acid is a toxic amino acid produced by certain species of algae. Domoic acid binds to a receptor that helps nerve cells control the flow of ions across their cell membranes. The receptor no ...

Molar heat capacity

Chemistry; General chemistry

The heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by 1°C is called the molar heat capacity of the substance. Molar heat capacity is an intensive property with SI system units of ...