Introductory Chemistry 5th Edition - Solutions by Chapter

A measure of how closely individual measurements agree with the correct value. (Section 1.5)

Hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n12, where n 5 1,2, . . . . (24.2)

See alpha rays.

Radical scavengers that prevent autooxidation by preventing radical chain reactions from beginning.

A molecular orbital that is of lower energy and greater stability than the atomic orbitals from which it was formed. (10.6)

The shift in parts per million of an NMR signal relative to the signal of TMS

An elimination reaction involving the loss of H and OH.

An effect that causes different regions of space to be characterized by different magnetic field strengths.

The branch of chemistry that deals with the relationships between electricity and chemical reactions. (Chapter 20: Introduction)

A mode of radioactive decay in which an inner-shell orbital electron is captured by the nucleus. (Section 21.1)

For a mixture containing two enantiomers, the difference between the percent concentration of the major enantiomer and the percent concentration of its mirror image.

A reaction that produces one enantiomer in preference to the other.

A long, unbranched-chain carboxylic acid, most commonly of 12 to 20 carbons, derived from the hydrolysis of animal fats, vegetable oils, or the phospholipids of biological membranes.

A compound containing a halogen atom covalently bonded to an sp3 -hybridized carbon atom. Given the symbol R!X.

Cleavage of a bond so that each fragment retains one electron; formation of radicals.

A bond between oppositely charged ions. The ions are formed from atoms by transfer of one or more electrons. (Section 8.1)

Element in which the 4f subshell is only partially occupied. (Sections 6.8 and 6.9)

The electrophile in a Michael reaction.

The square root of the average of the squared speeds of the gas molecules in a gas sample. (Section 10.7)

An organohalide in which the alpha (a) position is connected to three alkyl groups.