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temperature
Measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in matter.
ternary ionic compound
An ionic compound composed of three or more elements.
tertiary structure
The overall three-dimensional structure of a protein.
theoretical yield
The maximum amount of product that could be formed from the given amounts of reactants; theoretical yield
is based on ideal stoichiometry.
theory
An explanation that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed by multiple researchers and has gained wide
acceptance.
thermochemical equation
A chemical equation that includes the enthalpy change of the reaction.
thermochemistry
The study of energy changes that occur during chemical reactions and changes of state.
titration
An experiment where a volume of a solution of known concentration is added to a volume of another solution
in order to determine its concentration.
titration curve
A graphical representation of the pH of a solution during a titration.
transition element
An element that is found in Groups 3-12 on the periodic table.
transmutation
A change in the identity of a nucleus as a result of a change in the number of protons.
triglyceride
An ester derived from glycerol combined with three fatty acid molecules.
triple covalent bond
A covalent bond formed by atoms that share three pairs of electrons.
triple point
The one condition of temperature and pressure where the solid, liquid, and vapor states of a substance all
coexist at equilibrium.
Tyndall effect
The scattering of visible light by colloidal particles.