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HYDROXIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
HO-
formula, see observation
OH-
formula, see observation
DEF

hydroxides: Negatively charged group composed of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom.

OBS

hydroxide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: HO- or OH-

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HO-
formula, see observation
OH-
formula, see observation
DEF

hydroxydes : Groupe, chargé négativement, composé d'un atome d'oxygène et d'un atome d'hydrogène.

OBS

hydroxyde : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

pluriel : des ions hydroxyde.

OBS

Formule chimique : HO- ou OH-

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HO-
formula, see observation
OH-
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: HO- or OH-

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Record 2 2005-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Geochemistry
DEF

A type of oxide characterized by the linkage of a metallic element or radical with the ion OH, such as brucite ...

CONT

If only a portion of the hydrogen of water is replaced by metal, the resulting compound is termed a "hydroxide"; thus, by the action of potassium on water, hydrogen is liberated and caustic potash KHO, potassium hydroxide, is formed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Géochimie
DEF

hydroxydes : Ensemble de minéraux disparates, principalement d'aluminium et de fer, se transformant en oxydes sous l'influence de la chaleur.

OBS

Quelques-uns sont de véritables hydroxydes et présentent, dans leurs structures, des groupes OH nettement établis.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Geoquímica
DEF

Combinación del agua con un óxido metálico.

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