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density

The ratio of the mass of a material to its volume.


Gases ... Gas Density: Light and Heavy Balloons ...

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diprotic

Describing an acid which can donate two hydrogen ions ("protons") to a base.


Stoichiometry ... Acid-Base Titrations and Animation ... Sulfuric acid ...
Double Exchange Reactions ... Acid-Base Titrations and Animation ... Sulfuric acid ...

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dry ice

Frozen carbon dioxide; called dry because of its tendency to sublime (form a gas without first forming a liquid).


Stoichiometry ... Reaction of Magnesium with Carbon Dioxide ... Burning Magnesium in Dry Ice ...
Single Exchange Reactions ... Reaction of Magnesium with Carbon Dioxide ... Burning Magnesium in Dry Ice ...

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