Chemical Engineering Concepts

noun a series of hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between two carbon atoms, such as ethyne (acetylene)

• The acetylene series of organic compounds is characterized by a triple bond between two carbon atoms.
• I learned about the acetylene series in my organic chemistry class.
• The acetylene series is like the rockstar of organic compounds with its triple bond.
• Exploring the acetylene series is like diving deep into the world of carbon chemistry.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The activity coefficient is a measure of how much a substance deviates from ideal behavior in a solution.
• The activity coefficient basically tells us how well a substance plays with others in a solution.
• The activity coefficient is like the cool kid at the party who can either blend in or stand out, depending on the crowd.
• Think of the activity coefficient as the volume knob for a substance in a solution - it can either be turned up loud or kept on mute.

verb to undergo the process of adsorption, where molecules adhere to a surface

adjective describing something that has undergone adsorption

• The molecules were adsorbed onto the surface of the catalyst.
• The filter adsorbed all the impurities from the water.
• I can't believe how well this sponge adsorbed all the spills.
• Her words seemed to be adsorbed by his attentive listening.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The adsorption isotherm describes the relationship between the amount of adsorbate molecules on a solid surface and the pressure or concentration of the adsorbate in the surrounding gas or liquid phase.
• The adsorption isotherm shows how much stuff sticks to a surface depending on how much of that stuff is in the air or liquid around it.
• The adsorption isotherm is like a map showing how much gunk gets stuck on a surface depending on how much gunk is floating around.
• The adsorption isotherm is like a dance between molecules and a solid surface, where the music is the pressure or concentration in the air or liquid.