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formula, in chemistry
(Encyclopedia)formula, in chemistry, an expression showing the chemical composition of a compound. Formulas of compounds are used in writing the equations (see chemical equations) that represent chemical reactions....formula weight
(Encyclopedia)formula weight, in chemistry, a quantity computed by multiplying the atomic weight (in atomic mass units) of each element in a formula by the number of atoms of that element present in the formula, an...chemistry
(Encyclopedia)chemistry, branch of science concerned with the properties, composition, and structure of substances and the changes they undergo when they combine or react under specified conditions. Organic chemi...empirical formula
(Encyclopedia)empirical formula: see formula. ...Formula One
(Encyclopedia)Formula One (F1), type of racecar used in Grand Prix automobile racing. Capable of speeds exceeding 230 mph (370 kph), the technologically sophisticated F1 cars are low-slung, open-wheeled, single-sea...molecular formula
(Encyclopedia)molecular formula: see formula. ...structural formula
(Encyclopedia)structural formula: see formula. ...inorganic chemistry
(Encyclopedia)inorganic chemistry, the study of all the elements and their compounds with the exception of carbon and its compounds, which fall under the category of organic chemistry. Inorganic chemistry investiga...analytical chemistry
(Encyclopedia)analytical chemistry: see under chemistry. ...surface chemistry
(Encyclopedia)surface chemistry, study of chemical reactions in which the reactants are first adsorbed onto a surface medium (see adsorption) that then acts as a catalyst for the reaction; after the reaction the pr...Browse by Subject
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