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Abegg’s rule
Chemistry; General chemistry
An empirical rule, holding for a large number of elements, that the sum of the maximum positive and negative valencies of an element equals eight. ( a¨ begz ru¨ l )
aliphatic solvent
Chemistry; General chemistry
An organic solvent based on aliphatic as opposed to aromatic compounds.
alkenes
Chemistry; General chemistry
The homologous series of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one double, (unsaturated) carbon-to-carbon bond, consisting of ethene (C2H4), propene (C3H6), butene (C4H8), etc , also known as the ...
alkylaromatic
Chemistry; General chemistry
An organic compound consisting of an alkyl radical attached to an aromatic ring such as benzene.
homologous series
Chemistry; General chemistry
A series of hydrocarbons in which successive members differ in molecular composition by CH2, e g alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
barite
Chemistry; General chemistry
Another name for barytes barium sulphate - a heavy mineral added to drilling mud in order to increase its specific gravity (weight).
