| Radical |
A radical is a group of atoms that appear in a compound and act as a group. Functional groups are classified as radicals. Two examples are NaCl and NaOH. In these examples, the chlorine ion and hydroxide functional group bond in similar ways with the sodium atom.
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| Radioactivity |
Radioactivity occurs when the nucleus of an atom breaks up into two or more pieces. A neutron is often released during radioactive decay.
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| Radium |
Symbol:"Ra" Atomic Number:"88" Atomic Mass: 226.03amu. Radium is a member of the alkaline metals group. It was discovered by the Curies in 1898 and is a radioactive, white metal that is often luminescent (glowing). You will find it in use for medicine, glowing paints, and the creation of radon gas.
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| Radon |
Symbol:"Rn" Atomic Number:"86" Atomic Mass: (222)amu. It is one of the noble or inert gases. This element has not been found in nature and is a product of some nuclear reactions and the combustion of heavier elements. It is very dangerous and toxic to living organisms.
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| Raoult's Law |
This chemistry law shows that the vapor pressure above a mixture of two liquids is directly related to the amounts of the solute and solvents in the solution.
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| Rate of Diffusion |
This rate measurement is the speed at which molecules or atoms diffuse through a substance.
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| Reactive Element |
When an element is reactive, it is easily excited. It can combine with other elements very quickly and get involved in many chemical reactions.
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| Real Gas |
A real gas is one that you find in the real world. They have unique properties depending on the temperature and pressure. A perfect gas would be called an ideal gas.
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| Regional Metamorphism |
Metamorphic rocks that have been formed in areas where heat and pressure combined to create the rock. Mountain areas are locations of regional metamorphism.
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| Relative Density |
When the absolute density of a gas is compared to the density of air. The comparison of two values makes it relative. Air has a relative density of 1.0.
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| Reniform Habit |
A shape of a large crystal which has the arrangement of several small rounded balls stuck together. Think about some of those computer generated structures of molecules for this example.
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| Rhenium |
Symbol:"Re" Atomic Number:"75" Atomic Mass: 186.21amu. This is one of the transition elements. Rhenium is never found free in nature, always bonded to other elements. This silvery-white metal is used in many alloys, flash photography, and even experiments with super-conductivity.
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| Rhodium |
Symbol:"Rh" Atomic Number:"45" Atomic Mass: 102.91amu. Rhodium is one of the transition elements and in the platinum family. Rhodium is often used to harden platinum and found in spark plugs and highly reflective materials.
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| Rock |
A rock is a group of minerals in a mixture. Volcanic rocks are excellent examples of rocks created by the super-heated mixing of many minerals.
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| Rubidium |
Symbol:"Rb" Atomic Number:"37" Atomic Mass: 85.47amu. One of the alkali metal group. This silvery-white, metallic element can be found in many alloys and amalgams.
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| Ruthenium |
Symbol:"Ru" Atomic Number:"44" Atomic Mass: 101.07amu. Ruthenium is one of the transition elements. One of the members of the platinum group, this white metal can be found in alloys and corrosion resistant metals.
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| Rutherfordium |
Symbol:"Rf" Atomic Number:"104" Atomic Mass: (261)amu One of the postactinide elements. Scientists have created these in labs and may have found only a few atoms of the element. You will not find these in use anywhere.
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