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Absorption spectroscopy
Chemistry; General chemistry
A technique for determining the concentration and structure of a substance by measuring the amound of electromagnetic radiation the sample absorbs at various wavelengths .
Diffraction
Chemistry; General chemistry
The ability of a wave to bend around the edges of obstacles or holes. The effect is most noticeable when the obstacle or hole is comparable to the size of the wavelength .
Stereochemistry
Chemistry; General chemistry
Stereochemistry is the study of how the properties of a compound are affected by the spatial positions of groups within its molecules. Stereochemistry is also concerned with determining the structure ...
Caffeine
Chemistry; General chemistry
A substance found in tea, coffee, and cola that acts as a stimulant. It is extremely soluble in supercritical fluid carbon dioxide and somewhat soluble in water; aqueous solutions of caffeine quickly ...
Hydrophilic
Chemistry; General chemistry
A polar molecule or group that can form strong hydrogen bonds with water.
Power
Chemistry; General chemistry
The rate at which energy is supplied. Power has define(SI) units of J/s, sometimes called "Watts" (W).
Absorption spectrum
Chemistry; General chemistry
A plot that shows how much radiation a substance absorbs at different wavelengths . Absorption spectra are unique for each element and compound and they are often used as chemical "fingerprints" in ...
