Acidic solution
Acidic solution
An aqueous solution that contains more H+ ions than OH− ions. The pH of an acidic solution is
less than 7 at 25°C.
Activated complex
Activated complex
The transition state of a reaction in which old bonds are partially broken and new bonds are
partially formed. The activated complex has a higher energy than the reactants or products of the
reaction.
Activation energy (Ea)
Activation energy (Ea)
The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to occur.Adiabatic process
Adiabatic process
A process that occurs without the transfer of heat to or from the system.Alcohols
Alcohols
Organic compounds of the general formula R-OH.Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Organic compounds of the general formula R-CHO.