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Cathode

The positive electrode where electrons are moved to.

In a battery, the metal ions in cathode gains electrons while the anode loses.

by chemguide August 06, 2019


The dose makes the poison

Everything in the world is harmful if in large amounts, and this includes all-natural fruits, water, etc. , because the dose (amount) makes the poison (lethal).

Ad: "No artificial sweeteners, all-natural! Detox drink"
Me: "The dose makes the poison, do you know that everything can be toxic?"

by chemguide August 12, 2019


ketone

An organic functional group with a carbonyl in the middle and other groups on the 2 other sides (usually represented as R and R')

The most common ketone is acetone, which is used in fingernail polishes.

by chemguide August 06, 2019


theophylline

A dimethyl derivative of xanthine, structurally similar to theobromine.

Theophylline is used in therapy for respiratory diseases.

by chemguide August 12, 2019


aldehyde

A class of organic compound with the formula of R CHO, with the R being an organic functional group.

The most common aldehyde is formaldehyde, but the more complex ones, such as benzaldehyde, is found in almond oil.

by chemguide August 10, 2019


Aromatic compound

some kind of compounds containing conjugated double bonds, like benzene.

According to Huckel's rule, aromatic compound needs following properties:
-The structure is planar (no sp3 carbons)
-There is a cyclic ring in the structure
-Has 4n+2 electrons in the pi system

by chemguide August 12, 2019


amide

An organic functional group similar to amine, except a carbonyl is next to it. (Its formula is RC(O) NR2)

However, amide is very different to amines due to the delocolization of the lone pair to oxygen. This makes amides unreactive.

by chemguide August 10, 2019