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volatility	Chemistry	1	A material quality which describes how readily a substance vaporizes. At a given temperature and pressure, a substance with high volatility is more likely to exist as a gas, while a substance with low volatility is more likely to exist as a liquid or solid; equivalently, less volatile substances will more readily condense from a gaseous state than highly volatile ones.
volt	Chemistry	1	A derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force, defined as one joule of work per coulomb.
v	Chemistry	1	A derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force, defined as one joule of work per coulomb.
voltmeter	Chemistry	1	An instrument that measures electrical cell potential.
volume	Chemistry	1	The quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface, or the space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) or shape occupies or contains. The SI unit for volume is the cubic metre (m3).
volumetric analysis	Chemistry	1	See titration.
watch glass	Chemistry	1	A circular, concave piece of glass commonly used in chemistry laboratories as a working surface for various purposes, such as evaporating liquids, holding solids while they are being weighed, heating small amounts of a substance, or as a cover for a beaker.
water	Chemistry	1	A polar inorganic compound with the chemical formula H2O that is a tasteless, odorless, and generally colorless liquid at standard temperature and pressure, though it also occurs naturally as a solid and a gas at the Earth's surface. It is the most abundant substance on Earth and therefore an integral component of virtually all chemical and biological systems. Water is often described as the "universal solvent" for its inherent ability to dissolve many substances.
water of crystallization	Chemistry	1	Water molecules that are present inside crystals. Upon crystallization from water or aqueous solutions, many compounds incorporate water in the interstices of their crystalline frameworks; the water molecules are typically present in a stoichiometric ratio and may interact to varying degrees with the atoms of the crystal.
wave function	Chemistry	1	A mathematical function describing the position of an electron within a three-dimensional space.
weak acid	Chemistry	1	An acid that only partially dissociates when dissolved in a solvent because, according to the reaction HA ↽ − − ⇀ H + + A − {\ce {HA <=> H+ + A-}}} , equilibrium is reached while the concentration of the undissociated species HA {\ce {HA}}} is still significant; an example is acetic acid (CH3COOH). Contrast strong acid.
wet chemistry	Chemistry	1	A form of analytical chemistry which uses classical laboratory methods such as simple observation and elementary chemical tests to study chemicals and chemical reactions, i.e. without the use of sophisticated instruments or automated or computerized analysis. It is often used in schools to teach the principles of chemistry to students.
work-up	Chemistry	1	The series of manipulations required to isolate and purify the desired product or products of a chemical reaction.
x-ray	Chemistry	1	A form of ionizing, electromagnetic radiation between gamma and ultraviolet rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.
x-ray diffraction	Chemistry	1	A laboratory method for establishing the structure of a crystalline solid by directing single wavelength X-rays at the solid and analyzing the resulting diffraction pattern.
x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	Chemistry	1	A spectroscopic technique used to measure the chemical composition of a material.
yield	Chemistry	1	The quantifiable amount of product produced during a chemical reaction.
zone melting	Chemistry	1	Any of several methods of purifying crystalline solids which involve applying heat to a small region of a larger solid (particularly a metal ingot) until localized melting occurs, creating a molten zone which is then slowly moved along the surface to other parts of the solid by moving the target of the heating element. As it moves, the forward edge of the molten zone continuously melts new areas of impure solid, while leaving a path of purer solid behind it as previously melted areas are cooled and resolidified; because the molten liquid phase can hold a higher concentration of impurities than the solid phase, the impurities of melted areas tend to concentrate in the molten zone and be carried along as it moves, leaving behind regions with fewer impurities. The process is commonly used in the refinement of high-purity metalloids for use in semiconductors.
zinc	Chemistry	1	A metallic chemical element with atomic number 30 and symbol Zn.
zwitterion	Chemistry	1	Any molecule that contains an internal polarity by virtue of having an equal number of positively charged and negatively charged functional groups.
catalyst	Chemistry	1	A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
molecule	Chemistry	1	A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest unit of a chemical compound.
oxidation	Chemistry	1	The process in which an atom or molecule loses electrons, often associated with the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.
isotope	Chemistry	1	Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
covalent bond	Chemistry	1	A type of chemical bond in which two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
periodic table	Chemistry	1	A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
avogadro's number	Chemistry	1	The number of particles in one mole of a substance, approximately 6.022 × 10²³.
electrolysis	Chemistry	1	The chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
alloy	Chemistry	1	A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and another element.
reactant	Chemistry	1	A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
solubility	Chemistry	1	The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution.
ionic bond	Chemistry	1	A type of chemical bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
polymer	Chemistry	1	A large molecule composed of repeating structural units, typically connected by covalent bonds.
acid	Chemistry	1	A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
base	Chemistry	1	A substance that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution.
redox reaction	Chemistry	1	A chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed, involving the transfer of electrons.
chemical equilibrium	Chemistry	1	The state in which the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.
sublimation	Chemistry	1	The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.
hydrogen bond	Chemistry	1	A weak bond between a hydrogen atom and another electronegative atom.
endothermic reaction	Chemistry	1	A chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
exothermic reaction	Chemistry	1	A chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings.
molarity	Chemistry	1	A unit of concentration, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
electronegativity	Chemistry	1	The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
radioactivity	Chemistry	1	The emission of particles or energy from the nucleus of an unstable atom.
crystallization	Chemistry	1	A process of forming solid crystals from a liquid or gas phase, often used in chemical manufacturing.
van der waals forces	Chemistry	1	Weak attractive forces between molecules due to temporary dipoles.
chelation	Chemistry	1	The formation of a complex where a single molecule binds to a metal ion at multiple points.
isomer	Chemistry	1	Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms.
zeolite	Chemistry	1	A microporous mineral used as a catalyst or molecular sieve.
electrolyte	Chemistry	1	A substance that produces ions when dissolved in water, allowing the conduction of electricity.
titration	Chemistry	1	A laboratory method of determining the concentration of a substance by adding a reagent of known concentration.
kinetics	Chemistry	1	The study of the rates of chemical reactions.
le chatelier's principle	Chemistry	1	The principle stating that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will shift to counteract the disturbance.
ligand	Chemistry	1	An ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a complex.
radical	Chemistry	1	An atom, molecule, or ion with unpaired valence electrons.
aromaticity	Chemistry	1	A property of cyclic molecules with conjugated π-electron systems that leads to unusual stability.
hydrophobic interaction	Chemistry	1	The tendency of nonpolar substances to aggregate in aqueous solutions to minimize disruption of water's hydrogen bonding.
spectroscopy	Chemistry	1	A technique used to measure and analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
kieselguhr	Chemistry	1	A form of diatomaceous earth used in filtration and as an abrasive.
hydrolysis	Chemistry	1	The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.
polymorphism	Chemistry	1	The ability of a material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure.
mass spectrometry	Chemistry	1	An analytical technique used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions.
nanoparticle	Chemistry	1	A microscopic particle with dimensions on the nanometer scale, often exhibiting unique properties compared to bulk material.
supramolecular chemistry	Chemistry	1	The study of non-covalent interactions between molecules to form larger complexes.
fischer-tropsch synthesis	Chemistry	1	A method for producing liquid hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, used in fuel production.
x-ray crystallography	Chemistry	1	A technique for determining the atomic and molecular structure of a crystal by analyzing the diffraction of X-rays.
molecular orbital theory	Chemistry	1	A theory in chemistry that describes the behavior of electrons in molecules using orbitals that span the entire molecule.
polyelectrolyte	Chemistry	1	A polymer whose repeating units bear an electrolyte group, capable of dissociating in solution to form charged ions.
organocatalysis	Chemistry	1	The use of organic molecules to catalyze chemical reactions, providing an alternative to metal catalysts.
pyrimidine	Chemistry	1	A heterocyclic organic compound that is a component of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.
kerr effect	Chemistry	1	The change in the refractive index of a material due to an applied electric field, a phenomenon observed in nonlinear optics.
atom	Chemistry	1	The smallest unit of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
catalysis	Chemistry	1	The process by which the rate of a chemical reaction is increased by a catalyst, which remains unchanged after the reaction.
acid-base reaction	Chemistry	1	A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H⁺) between reactants.
enzyme	Chemistry	1	A protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.
alkali metals	Chemistry	1	Group 1 elements of the periodic table, known for their high reactivity, including lithium, sodium, and potassium.
transition metals	Chemistry	1	Elements found in the middle of the periodic table that often form colored compounds and have variable oxidation states.
lanthanides	Chemistry	1	A series of 15 chemical elements in the periodic table from lanthanum to lutetium, known for their magnetic and optical properties.
actinides	Chemistry	1	A series of elements in the periodic table from actinium to lawrencium, many of which are radioactive.
amino acid	Chemistry	1	Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and play key roles in cellular functions.
covalent bonding	Chemistry	1	A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
polyatomic ion	Chemistry	1	An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together that carry a charge.
vsepr theory	Chemistry	1	A model used to predict the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.
molecular orbital	Chemistry	1	A region in a molecule where electrons are likely to be found, formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals.
titration curve	Chemistry	1	A graph of the pH of a solution during a titration, used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution.
catalytic converter	Chemistry	1	A device used in vehicles to reduce toxic gases and pollutants from an internal combustion engine.
zwitterion	Chemistry	1	A molecule that has both a positive and a negative charge, but is overall electrically neutral.
levorotatory	Chemistry	1	A compound that rotates the plane of polarized light counterclockwise.
dextrorotatory	Chemistry	1	A compound that rotates the plane of polarized light clockwise.
solubility product	Chemistry	1	The equilibrium constant for the dissolution of a sparingly soluble ionic compound.
nucleophilic substitution	Chemistry	1	A reaction in which a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in a molecule.
organometallic compound	Chemistry	1	A compound containing a metal atom bonded to a carbon atom of an organic group.
stoichiometry	Chemistry	1	The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions, based on the conservation of mass and the mole concept.
michael addition	Chemistry	1	A nucleophilic addition reaction in which a nucleophile adds to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.
hydrocarbon	Chemistry	1	A compound made entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
functional group	Chemistry	1	A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for its chemical reactions and properties.
aromatic compounds	Chemistry	1	Organic compounds containing benzene rings, often with distinct odors.
alkane	Chemistry	1	A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds between carbon atoms, such as methane and ethane.
alkene	Chemistry	1	A hydrocarbon with at least one double bond between carbon atoms, such as ethene (ethylene).
alkyne	Chemistry	1	A hydrocarbon with at least one triple bond between carbon atoms, such as ethyne (acetylene).

volatility

Chemistry

1

A material quality which describes how readily a substance vaporizes. At a given temperature and pressure, a substance with high volatility is more likely to exist as a gas, while a substance with low volatility is more likely to exist as a liquid or solid; equivalently, less volatile substances will more readily condense from a gaseous state than highly volatile ones.

volt

Chemistry

1

A derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force, defined as one joule of work per coulomb.

v

Chemistry

1

A derived unit of electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force, defined as one joule of work per coulomb.

voltmeter

Chemistry

1

An instrument that measures electrical cell potential.

volume

Chemistry

1

The quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface, or the space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) or shape occupies or contains. The SI unit for volume is the cubic metre (m3).

volumetric analysis

Chemistry

1

See titration.

watch glass

Chemistry

1

A circular, concave piece of glass commonly used in chemistry laboratories as a working surface for various purposes, such as evaporating liquids, holding solids while they are being weighed, heating small amounts of a substance, or as a cover for a beaker.

water

Chemistry

1

A polar inorganic compound with the chemical formula H2O that is a tasteless, odorless, and generally colorless liquid at standard temperature and pressure, though it also occurs naturally as a solid and a gas at the Earth's surface. It is the most abundant substance on Earth and therefore an integral component of virtually all chemical and biological systems. Water is often described as the "universal solvent" for its inherent ability to dissolve many substances.

water of crystallization

Chemistry

1

Water molecules that are present inside crystals. Upon crystallization from water or aqueous solutions, many compounds incorporate water in the interstices of their crystalline frameworks; the water molecules are typically present in a stoichiometric ratio and may interact to varying degrees with the atoms of the crystal.

wave function

Chemistry

1

A mathematical function describing the position of an electron within a three-dimensional space.

weak acid

Chemistry

1

An acid that only partially dissociates when dissolved in a solvent because, according to the reaction HA ↽ − − ⇀ H + + A − {\ce {HA <=> H+ + A-}}} , equilibrium is reached while the concentration of the undissociated species HA {\ce {HA}}} is still significant; an example is acetic acid (CH3COOH). Contrast strong acid.

wet chemistry

Chemistry

1

A form of analytical chemistry which uses classical laboratory methods such as simple observation and elementary chemical tests to study chemicals and chemical reactions, i.e. without the use of sophisticated instruments or automated or computerized analysis. It is often used in schools to teach the principles of chemistry to students.

work-up

Chemistry

1

The series of manipulations required to isolate and purify the desired product or products of a chemical reaction.

x-ray

Chemistry

1

A form of ionizing, electromagnetic radiation between gamma and ultraviolet rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.

x-ray diffraction

Chemistry

1

A laboratory method for establishing the structure of a crystalline solid by directing single wavelength X-rays at the solid and analyzing the resulting diffraction pattern.

x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Chemistry

1

A spectroscopic technique used to measure the chemical composition of a material.

yield

Chemistry

1

The quantifiable amount of product produced during a chemical reaction.

zone melting

Chemistry

1

Any of several methods of purifying crystalline solids which involve applying heat to a small region of a larger solid (particularly a metal ingot) until localized melting occurs, creating a molten zone which is then slowly moved along the surface to other parts of the solid by moving the target of the heating element. As it moves, the forward edge of the molten zone continuously melts new areas of impure solid, while leaving a path of purer solid behind it as previously melted areas are cooled and resolidified; because the molten liquid phase can hold a higher concentration of impurities than the solid phase, the impurities of melted areas tend to concentrate in the molten zone and be carried along as it moves, leaving behind regions with fewer impurities. The process is commonly used in the refinement of high-purity metalloids for use in semiconductors.

zinc

Chemistry

1

A metallic chemical element with atomic number 30 and symbol Zn.

zwitterion

Chemistry

1

Any molecule that contains an internal polarity by virtue of having an equal number of positively charged and negatively charged functional groups.

catalyst

Chemistry

1

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

molecule

Chemistry

1

A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest unit of a chemical compound.

oxidation

Chemistry

1

The process in which an atom or molecule loses electrons, often associated with the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.

isotope

Chemistry

1

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

covalent bond

Chemistry

1

A type of chemical bond in which two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

periodic table

Chemistry

1

A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

avogadro's number

Chemistry

1

The number of particles in one mole of a substance, approximately 6.022 × 10²³.

electrolysis

Chemistry

1

The chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.

alloy

Chemistry

1

A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and another element.

reactant

Chemistry

1

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

solubility

Chemistry

1

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution.

ionic bond

Chemistry

1

A type of chemical bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

polymer

Chemistry

1

A large molecule composed of repeating structural units, typically connected by covalent bonds.

acid

Chemistry

1

A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

base

Chemistry

1

A substance that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution.

redox reaction

Chemistry

1

A chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed, involving the transfer of electrons.

chemical equilibrium

Chemistry

1

The state in which the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.

sublimation

Chemistry

1

The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

hydrogen bond

Chemistry

1

A weak bond between a hydrogen atom and another electronegative atom.

endothermic reaction

Chemistry

1

A chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

exothermic reaction

Chemistry

1

A chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings.

molarity

Chemistry

1

A unit of concentration, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

electronegativity

Chemistry

1

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

radioactivity

Chemistry

1

The emission of particles or energy from the nucleus of an unstable atom.

crystallization

Chemistry

1

A process of forming solid crystals from a liquid or gas phase, often used in chemical manufacturing.

van der waals forces

Chemistry

1

Weak attractive forces between molecules due to temporary dipoles.

chelation

Chemistry

1

The formation of a complex where a single molecule binds to a metal ion at multiple points.

isomer

Chemistry

1

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms.

zeolite

Chemistry

1

A microporous mineral used as a catalyst or molecular sieve.

electrolyte

Chemistry

1

A substance that produces ions when dissolved in water, allowing the conduction of electricity.

titration

Chemistry

1

A laboratory method of determining the concentration of a substance by adding a reagent of known concentration.

kinetics

Chemistry

1

The study of the rates of chemical reactions.

le chatelier's principle

Chemistry

1

The principle stating that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will shift to counteract the disturbance.

ligand

Chemistry

1

An ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a complex.

radical

Chemistry

1

An atom, molecule, or ion with unpaired valence electrons.

aromaticity

Chemistry

1

A property of cyclic molecules with conjugated π-electron systems that leads to unusual stability.

hydrophobic interaction

Chemistry

1

The tendency of nonpolar substances to aggregate in aqueous solutions to minimize disruption of water's hydrogen bonding.

spectroscopy

Chemistry

1

A technique used to measure and analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.

kieselguhr

Chemistry

1

A form of diatomaceous earth used in filtration and as an abrasive.

hydrolysis

Chemistry

1

The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.

polymorphism

Chemistry

1

The ability of a material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure.

mass spectrometry

Chemistry

1

An analytical technique used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions.

nanoparticle

Chemistry

1

A microscopic particle with dimensions on the nanometer scale, often exhibiting unique properties compared to bulk material.

supramolecular chemistry

Chemistry

1

The study of non-covalent interactions between molecules to form larger complexes.

fischer-tropsch synthesis

Chemistry

1

A method for producing liquid hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, used in fuel production.

x-ray crystallography

Chemistry

1

A technique for determining the atomic and molecular structure of a crystal by analyzing the diffraction of X-rays.

molecular orbital theory

Chemistry

1

A theory in chemistry that describes the behavior of electrons in molecules using orbitals that span the entire molecule.

polyelectrolyte

Chemistry

1

A polymer whose repeating units bear an electrolyte group, capable of dissociating in solution to form charged ions.

organocatalysis

Chemistry

1

The use of organic molecules to catalyze chemical reactions, providing an alternative to metal catalysts.

pyrimidine

Chemistry

1

A heterocyclic organic compound that is a component of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

kerr effect

Chemistry

1

The change in the refractive index of a material due to an applied electric field, a phenomenon observed in nonlinear optics.

atom

Chemistry

1

The smallest unit of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

catalysis

Chemistry

1

The process by which the rate of a chemical reaction is increased by a catalyst, which remains unchanged after the reaction.

acid-base reaction

Chemistry

1

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H⁺) between reactants.

enzyme

Chemistry

1

A protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.

alkali metals

Chemistry

1

Group 1 elements of the periodic table, known for their high reactivity, including lithium, sodium, and potassium.

transition metals

Chemistry

1

Elements found in the middle of the periodic table that often form colored compounds and have variable oxidation states.

lanthanides

Chemistry

1

A series of 15 chemical elements in the periodic table from lanthanum to lutetium, known for their magnetic and optical properties.

actinides

Chemistry

1

A series of elements in the periodic table from actinium to lawrencium, many of which are radioactive.

amino acid

Chemistry

1

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and play key roles in cellular functions.

covalent bonding

Chemistry

1

A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

polyatomic ion

Chemistry

1

An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together that carry a charge.

vsepr theory

Chemistry

1

A model used to predict the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.

molecular orbital

Chemistry

1

A region in a molecule where electrons are likely to be found, formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals.

titration curve

Chemistry

1

A graph of the pH of a solution during a titration, used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution.

catalytic converter

Chemistry

1

A device used in vehicles to reduce toxic gases and pollutants from an internal combustion engine.

zwitterion

Chemistry

1

A molecule that has both a positive and a negative charge, but is overall electrically neutral.

levorotatory

Chemistry

1

A compound that rotates the plane of polarized light counterclockwise.

dextrorotatory

Chemistry

1

A compound that rotates the plane of polarized light clockwise.

solubility product

Chemistry

1

The equilibrium constant for the dissolution of a sparingly soluble ionic compound.

nucleophilic substitution

Chemistry

1

A reaction in which a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in a molecule.

organometallic compound

Chemistry

1

A compound containing a metal atom bonded to a carbon atom of an organic group.

stoichiometry

Chemistry

1

The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions, based on the conservation of mass and the mole concept.

michael addition

Chemistry

1

A nucleophilic addition reaction in which a nucleophile adds to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.

hydrocarbon

Chemistry

1

A compound made entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

functional group

Chemistry

1

A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for its chemical reactions and properties.

aromatic compounds

Chemistry

1

Organic compounds containing benzene rings, often with distinct odors.

alkane

Chemistry

1

A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds between carbon atoms, such as methane and ethane.

alkene

Chemistry

1

A hydrocarbon with at least one double bond between carbon atoms, such as ethene (ethylene).

alkyne

Chemistry

1

A hydrocarbon with at least one triple bond between carbon atoms, such as ethyne (acetylene).