Inorganic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

Uranyl acetate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

UO 2 (C 2 H 3 O 2 ) 2 _2H 2 O Poisonous, radioactive yellow crystals, decomposed by light; soluble in cold water, decomposes in hot water; loses water of crystallisation at 110_C, decomposes at ...

Calcium carbide

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CaC 2 An alkaline earth carbide obtained in the pure form as transparent crystals that decompose in water; used to make acetylene gas.

Lithium aluminium hydride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

LiAlH 4 A compound made by the reaction of lithium hydride and aluminium chloride; a powerful reducing agent for specific linkages in complex molecules; used in organic synthesis.

Sal soda

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Na 2 CO 3 _10H 2 O White, water-soluble crystals, insoluble in alcohol; melts and loses water at about 33_C; mild irritant to mucous membrane; used in cleansers and for washing textiles and ...

UO 2 (NO 3 ) 2 _6H 2 O Toxic, explosive, unstable yellow crystals; soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; melts at 60_C and boils at 118_C; used in photography, in medicine, and for uranium extraction ...

Calcium carbonate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

CaCO 3 White rhombohedrons or a white powder; occurs naturally as calcite; used in paint manufacture, as a dentifrice, as an anticaking medium for table salt, and in manufacture of rubber tires.