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Qualitative analysis
Chemistry; General chemistry
A chemical analysis that detects the presence of a substance in a sample.
Alpha ray
Chemistry; General chemistry
A stream of alpha particles . Alpha rays rapidly dissipate their energy as they pass through materials, and are far less penetrating than beta particles and gamma rays .
Enthalpy of reaction
Chemistry; General chemistry
The heat absorbed or released by a chemical reaction running at constant pressure.
Nonpolar
Chemistry; General chemistry
Having a relatively even or symmetrical distribution of charge.
Titrant
Chemistry; General chemistry
The substance that quantitatively reacts with the analyte in a titration . The titrant is usually a standard solution added carefully to the analyte until the reaction is complete. The amount of ...
Carboy
Chemistry; General chemistry
A very large bottle. Glass carboys are usually encased in a wire mesh or wooden box for protection.
Incomplete combustion
Chemistry; General chemistry
A combustion reaction or process that does not convert all of the fuel's carbon and hydrogen into carbon dioxide and water, respectively. For example, incomplete combustion of carbon produces carbon ...
