Search

Search results

Displaying 181 - 190

catabolism

(Encyclopedia) catabolismcatabolismkətăbˈəlĭzˌəm [key], subdivision of metabolism involving all degradative chemical reactions in the living cell. Large polymeric molecules such as polysaccharides,…

cation

(Encyclopedia) cationcationkătˌīˈən [key], atom or group of atoms carrying a positive charge. The charge results because there are more protons than electrons in the cation. Cations can be formed…

Human Carcinogens as of the 13th Report

The National Institute of Environmental Health Service's Report on Carcinogens lists 243 substances known or suspected to cause cancer. Below is the report's list of "known…

Chemistry: Percent Composition

Percent CompositionChemistryThe MoleWhat's a Mole?Molar MassConverting Between Moles, Molecules, and GramsPercent Composition Sometimes, it's handy to figure out how much of an element is present…

Algebra: Inequalities with Absolute Values

Inequalities with Absolute Values Algebra Linear Inequalities Equations vs. Inequalities Solving Basic Inequalities The Inequality Mood Swing Graphing Solutions Compound Inequalities…

Chemistry: The Effects of Intermolecular Forces

The Effects of Intermolecular ForcesChemistryLiquids and Intermolecular ForcesWhat's a Liquid?Intermolecular ForcesThe Effects of Intermolecular Forces The intermolecular forces present in a…

concentration

(Encyclopedia) concentration, in chemistry, measure of the relative proportions of two or more quantities in a mixture. The concentration of a solute is very important in studying chemical reactions…

Chemistry: Shake It Up: Mixtures

Shake It Up: MixturesChemistryElements, Compounds, and MixturesPure SubstancesShake It Up: MixturesColloids: Somewhere in BetweenSeparating Mixtures Mixtures are materials that contain more than…