A suffix added to the systematic names of organic compounds that contain an aldehyde group -(C=O)-H. For example, the systematic name of acetaldehyde, CH3CHO, is ethanal.

An ester formed from long-chain fatty acids and alcohols that is usually solid at room temperature.

A suffix indicating a molecular fragment or group; e. g. a methyl group (-CH3) derived from methane (CH4).

A ligand that causes a large crystal field splitting which results in a low-spin complex.

A gas burner with adjustable air intake, commonly used in laboratories.

The chemistry of living things, including the structure and function of biological molecules and the mechanism and products of their reactions.

Capable of being dissolved in a solvent (usually water).

An ionic compound that dissolves in a solvent (usually water).

Solvent extraction is a method for separating mixtures by exploiting differences in the solubilities of the components. For example, a coffee machine extracts the soluble components of ground coffee w [..]

There are three common states of matter: gases, liquids, and solids. States of matter differ in the way the molecules are arranged at the molecular level, but not in the structure of the molecules the [..]