CHEMISTRY GLOSSARY

Results 111–120 of 189 for napredna reakcija

enzyme → enzim

Enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. Each enzyme is specific to a particular reaction or a group of similar reactions. Many require the association of certain nonprotein cofactors in order to function. The molecule undergoing a reaction (the substrate) binds to a specific active site on the enzyme molecule to form a short-lived intermediate: this greatly increases (by a factor of up to 10²⁰) the rate at which the reaction proceeds to form the product.

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ester → ester

Esters are organic compounds formed by a reaction between alcohol and acids. Esters formed from carboxylic acids have the general formula RCOOR’. Triesters, molecules containing three ester groups, occur in nature as oils and fats.

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mineral acid → mineralna kiselina

Mineral acid is an acid made from minerals by chemical reaction, e.g. hydrochloric acid is produced from sodium chloride and sulphuric acid is made from sulphur.

nascent state → nascentno stanje

Nascent state is an especially active state of an element in a moment when it is released from a compound during chemical reaction, e.g. nascent hydrogen.

neutralisation → neutralizacija

Neutralisation is the process in which an acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water.

H⁺ + OH^- →← H₂O

oxidating agent → oksidans

Oxidating agent is a substance that receives electrons and oxidates other substances. Oxidating agent is always reduced in this reaction.

oxidation → oksidacija

The term oxidation originally meant a reaction in which oxygen combines chemically with another substance. More generally, oxidation is a part of a chemical reaction in which a reactant loses electrons (increases oxidation number). Simultaneous reduction of a different reactant must occur (redox reaction).

polycondensational polymer → polikondenzacijski polimer

Polycondensational polymers are compounds which are obtained by condensation polymerization with successive repetitions of the condensation reaction.

precipitate → precipitat

Precipitate or the deposit is an insoluble solid formed by reactions in a solution. For example, when a solution of silver nitrate is added to a solution of sodium chloride, insoluble silver chloride precipitates.

Ag⁺ + Cl^- →← AgCl(s)

explosive → eksploziv

Explosive is a compound or mixture that, when ignited or detonated, undergoes rapid violent chemical reaction that produces large amount of gas and heat, accompanied by light, sound and a high pressure shock wave.

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Generalic, Eni. "Napredna reakcija." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.