Molecular weight
The sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule.Molecule
Molecule
The smallest polyatomic unit of an element or compound that exists with distinct chemical and
physical properties.
Monoprotic acid
Monoprotic acid
An acid that can donate only one proton, e.g., HNO 3 . The molarity of a monoprotic acid solution
is equal to its normality.
Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to simpler compounds.Net ionic equation
Net ionic equation
A reaction equation showing only the species actually participating in the reaction.Nucleon
Nucleon
A particle found in the nucleus of an atom; can be either a neutron or a proton.Neutralization reaction
Neutralization reaction