K

Kelvin

The temperature scale that begins with absolute zero as 0 K.

ketone

An organic compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms.

ketose

A simple sugar that has the reactions of a ketone.

kilo-

Prefix meaning 1000.

kilogram

Base unit for mass in metric system.

kinetic energy

The energy something possesses due to its motion, depending on mass and velocity.

kinetic-molecular theory

A theory of the behavior of matter.

Glossary created by David Shaw (Madison Area Technical College) for The Chemistry Place.

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