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... defined as com- pounds that can transfer a proton ( H + ) to a base , and a H H - C - H H H : A + B H : B ++ : A ̄ , in which HA represents any acid and B any base . If HA and B are neutral molecules , the product is a positive ion and ...
... defined as com- pounds that can transfer a proton ( H + ) to a base , and a H H - C - H H H : A + B H : B ++ : A ̄ , in which HA represents any acid and B any base . If HA and B are neutral molecules , the product is a positive ion and ...
Page 1064
... definition . A similar situation exists with the defini- tions of oxidizing and reducing agents , which are defined respectively as species having a tendency to gain or lose electrons , even though one of these reactions never occurs ...
... definition . A similar situation exists with the defini- tions of oxidizing and reducing agents , which are defined respectively as species having a tendency to gain or lose electrons , even though one of these reactions never occurs ...
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... definition . It is sometimes convenient to have general terms for the cation and anion derived from the solvent ... defined as a substance that increases the lyonium ion concentration ( and correspondingly decreases the lyate ion ...
... definition . It is sometimes convenient to have general terms for the cation and anion derived from the solvent ... defined as a substance that increases the lyonium ion concentration ( and correspondingly decreases the lyate ion ...
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