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Chemistry Terms - K-O

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Lanthanides
atomic numbers 58-71; all f-block elements filling of the 4f electron shell; trivalent cations
Methylene blue
a heterocyclic aromatic chemical compound with the molecular formula C16H18N3SCl
Microcentrifuge
a small plastic container that is used to store small amounts of liquid
Mole
abbreviated mol - a measurement of an amount of substance; a single mole contains approximately 6.022×10^23 units or entities
Molecule
a chemically bonded number of atoms that are electrically neutral
Molecular orbital
region where an electron can be found in a molecule (as opposed to an atom)
Neutron
a neutral unit or subatomic particle that has no net charge
Neutrino
a particle that can travel at speeds close to the speed of light and are created as a result of radioactive decay
Nucleus
the centre of an atom made up of neutrons and protons, with a net positive charge
Noble gases
group 18 elements, those whose outer electron shell is filled
Non-metal
an element which is not metallic
Nuclear
of or pertaining to the atomic nucleus
Number density
a measure of concentration of countable objects (atoms, molecules, etc.) in space; number per volume
Orbital
may refer to either an atomic orbital or a molecular orbital
Organic compound
compounds that contain carbon