tetrachloride
Quadruple chlorine compound
A tetrachloride is a chemical compound containing four chlorine atoms bonded to another element.
Carbon tetrachloride was once common in fire extinguishers and dry cleaning before its toxicity became known.
The prefix tetra- (four) plus chloride identifies the molecular structure: silicon tetrachloride, titanium tetrachloride.
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
- moleculeBonded atomic group
- compoundCombined into one
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- bondingForming close connections
valence · chlorination · synthesis · substitution · perchloroethylene · chloroform · polarity · electronegativity
Capable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- volatileLiable to sudden change
corrosive · dangerous · contaminated · harmful · pollutant · regulated · banned · exposure
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- dry-cleaningWaterless garment cleaning process
- extractionAct of removing
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
refrigerant · chemical · production · processing · laboratory · commercial · plastics · PVC
carbon
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
bonding · valence · chlorination · synthesis · substitution · perchloroethylene · chloroform · polarity · electronegativity · inorganic
toxic
Capable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
volatile · corrosive · dangerous · contaminated · harmful · pollutant · regulated · banned · exposure · inhalation
solvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- dry-cleaningWaterless garment cleaning process
- extractionAct of removing
manufacturing · refrigerant · chemical · production · processing · laboratory · commercial · plastics · PVC · catalyst