
Description of isomerization (noun: no plural) This process changes straight chain alkanes into branched chain compounds by passing them over a catalyst
Samples of isomerization Apparently, epoxide to ketone isomerization is a fortuitous reaction of no physiological significance.
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Description of valence electrons (noun: only plural) electrons in the outer shell
Samples of valence electrons Valence shell electrons determine how many electrons an atom can donate, receive or share.
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Description of generalization (noun: plural: generalizations) an involvement of a large number of people or things
Samples of generalization It is a generalization to say that doctors work hard.
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Description of oxygen (noun: no plural) chemical element with the symbol O that is needed for respiration
Samples of oxygen Oxygen makes up most organic compounds and is a gas at room temperature.
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Description of blood cell (noun: plural: blood cell) either a red or a white blood cell
Samples of blood cell Blood cells circulate in the blood.
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Description of salt hydrolysis (noun: no plural) this process changes the pH of a salt solution by changing the concentrations of hydroxyl groups and hydronium ions
Samples of salt hydrolysis Solutions of the salts of weak bases are acidic and those of weak acids are alkaline because of hydrolysis.
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Description of highly (adverb: more highly; most highly; less highly; least highly) very; extremely
Samples of highly Acyl (acid) chlorides are highly reactive.
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Description of divide (verb: divided; divided; dividing) to split; separate
Samples of divide The cell divides during mitosis or meiosis.
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Description of allotrope (noun: plural: allotropes) crystalline form of a chemical element
Samples of allotrope Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
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Description of anemia (noun: plural: anemias) a low level of hemoglobin in the blood
Samples of anemia Iron deficiency may cause anemia.
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