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EA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z efficiency The ratio of work done or energy developed by a machine or engine, to the energy supplied to it. electrochemical Describes any…Glossary of Chemical Terms - F
FA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z family (of elements) Elements found in the same column of the periodic table, also known as a group of elements.These elements will have similar…Glossary of Chemical Terms - G
GA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z galvanize The process of covering iron with a coat of zinc to make it less reactive to air and water. galvanometer A device that is very…Glossary of Chemical Terms - H
HA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z half-cell An oxidation or reduction reaction that occurs at an electrode.Two half-cells must be combined to form an electrochemical cell. half-…Glossary of Chemical Terms - I
IA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z immiscible Two liquids that do not dissolve in each other. incineration Burning of wastes under controlled high temperatures and oxygen levels…Glossary of Chemical Terms - J
JA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z joule Unit of energy. Glossary created by David Shaw (Madison Area Technical College) for The Chemistry Place.Information Please® Chemistry…Glossary of Chemical Terms - K
KA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Kelvin The temperature scale that begins with absolute zero as 0 K. ketone An organic compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon…Glossary of Chemical Terms - L
LA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Lanthanides The series of f-block elements between lanthanum and hafnium. laser Acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of…Glossary of Chemical Terms - M
MA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z macromolecule Name given to a very large, and in most cases biologically important molecule.Molar mass certain to be in the thousands of grams, at…Glossary of Chemical Terms - N
NA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z nano- Prefix meaning one billionth or 10-9. neurotransmitter A substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse. neutralization A…Trending
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