solvate
Wrap in solvent
Solvate is a chemistry term for the cluster formed when solvent molecules surround and bind to a solute particle.
When the solvent is water, the specific term is hydrate.
As a verb, to solvate is to form such a cluster: The polar solvent readily solvates ionic compounds.
Solvation affects how substances dissolve, react, and behave in solution.
Molecule that binds centrally
- adductMove toward body's center
- complexHaving many interconnected parts
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- latticeOpenwork of crossed strips
cluster · cage · cavity · geometry · configuration · intermolecular · electrostatic · polar
Charged atom or molecule
- cationPositively charged ion
- anionNegatively charged ion
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- saltSodium chloride compound
metal · proton · electron · molecule · solute · chelate · organometallic
Bonded atomic group
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
chloroform · benzene · toluene · hexane · ether · dichloromethane · dielectric · polarity
Organized cooperative movement
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- bindingLegally or morally required
- dissociationMental separation from surroundings
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
host-guest · intercalation · association · stabilization · equilibrium · kinetics · thermodynamics · enthalpy
Atmospheric water deposit
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
- nucleationInitial cluster formation
- extractionAct of removing
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
synthesis · recrystallization · ion-exchange · electrochemistry · spectroscopy · calorimetry
Clear essential liquid
- aqueousPertaining to liquid solutions
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- osmosisSolvent crossing semipermeable barrier
ligand
Molecule that binds centrally
lattice · cluster · cage · cavity · geometry · configuration · intermolecular · electrostatic · polar · network
ion
Charged atom or molecule
- cationPositively charged ion
- anionNegatively charged ion
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
salt · metal · proton · electron · molecule · solute · chelate · organometallic
molecule
Bonded atomic group
ethanol · chloroform · benzene · toluene · hexane · ether · dichloromethane · dielectric · polarity
coordination
Organized cooperative movement
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- bindingLegally or morally required
- dissociationMental separation from surroundings
encapsulation · host-guest · intercalation · association · stabilization · equilibrium · kinetics · thermodynamics · enthalpy · entropy
precipitation
Atmospheric water deposit
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
- nucleationInitial cluster formation
- extractionAct of removing
purification · synthesis · recrystallization · ion-exchange · electrochemistry · spectroscopy · calorimetry
water
Clear essential liquid
- aqueousPertaining to liquid solutions
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- osmosisSolvent crossing semipermeable barrier
solvateprecipitate
Headlong and reckless
crystallize · crash out · solidify · aggregate · flocculate