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Electrical resistance
Chemistry; General chemistry
The ability of a material to oppose the flow of an electric current , converting electrical energy into heat. The SI unit of resistance is the ohm .
Monosaccharide
Chemistry; General chemistry
A carbohydrate that cannot be decomposed into simpler carbohydrates by hydrolysis .
Temperature
Chemistry; General chemistry
Temperature is an intensive property associated with the hotness or coldness of an object. It determines the direction of spontaneous heat flow (always from hot to cold).
Aerosol
Chemistry; General chemistry
A colloid in which solid particles or liquid droplets are suspended in a gas. Smoke is an example of a solid aerosol; fog is an example of a liquid aerosol.
Electrolyte
Chemistry; General chemistry
A solution that conducts a certain amount of current and can be split categorically as weak and strong electrlytes.
Temporary hardness
Chemistry; General chemistry
The component of total water hardness that can be removed by boiling the water. Ca(HCO3)2 and Mg(HCO3)2_ are responsible for temporary hardness.
