trioxides
Three-oxygen chemical compounds
Trioxides are chemical compounds containing three oxygen atoms bonded to another element.
The most commonly encountered is sulfur trioxide, a component in acid rain formation, and arsenic trioxide, historically used as a poison.
In chemistry, the prefix tri- indicates three, while oxide denotes oxygen combination.
Quantitative chemical reaction analysis
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
- chemical formulaSymbolic substance representation
- oxidation stateAtom's electron loss measure
- bondingForming close connections
covalent · ionic · valence · polymorph · anhydride · hydrolysis · decomposition · synthesis
Cancer-promoting agent
- poisonHarmful ingested substance
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- irritantSource of vexation
- environmental contaminationHarmful substances in nature
acid rain · smog · emissions · hazardous waste · safety protocols · ventilation · protective equipment · arsenic poisoning
Electron-accepting chemical species
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
- dehydrating agentSubstance that removes moisture
sulfonation · nitration · corrosion · combustion · reduction · redox
Accelerating reactions without consumption
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- ceramicsHardened clay objects
- refractoriesHeat-resistant ceramic materials
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
glass production · pigments · flame retardants · electroplating · chemical synthesis · steel production · vulcanization
stoichiometry
Quantitative chemical reaction analysis
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
- chemical formulaSymbolic substance representation
- oxidation stateAtom's electron loss measure
bonding · covalent · ionic · valence · polymorph · anhydride · hydrolysis · decomposition · synthesis · molecular weight
carcinogen
Cancer-promoting agent
environmental contamination · acid rain · smog · emissions · hazardous waste · safety protocols · ventilation · protective equipment · arsenic poisoning
oxidizing agent
Electron-accepting chemical species
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
dehydrating agent · sulfonation · nitration · corrosion · combustion · reduction · redox
catalysis
Accelerating reactions without consumption
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- ceramicsHardened clay objects
- refractoriesHeat-resistant ceramic materials
smelting · glass production · pigments · flame retardants · electroplating · chemical synthesis · steel production · vulcanization