Terms starting with Z
5 terms
Zaitsev's Rule
Organic Chemistry
Dimensionless
In an elimination reaction, the major product is usually the more highly substituted and therefore more stable alkene.
Zero-Order Reaction
Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis
mol/(L·s)
A reaction whose rate is independent of the concentration of the reactant.
[A] = [A]₀ − kt
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
K
If two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
T_A = T_C and T_B = T_C ⟹ T_A = T_B
Zone Refining
Inorganic & Coordination Chemistry
Dimensionless
An ultra-purification technique in which a narrow molten zone is passed repeatedly along a solid rod.
Zwitterion
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
Dimensionless
A molecule carrying both a positive and a negative charge but no net overall charge.
⁺H₃N–CHR–COO⁻