chemical structure
The "chemical structure" of a molecule determines its properties and behavior, and is fundamental to understanding chemical reactions and interactions.
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Definition
C1Physical Chemistry
(technical, academic)The arrangement and connectivity of atoms within a molecule, including the types of chemical bonds and the molecule's geometric shape.
Example
- The chemical structure of water consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, forming a bent shape.
- Understanding the chemical structure of a compound is crucial for predicting its reactivity.
C1Physical Chemistry
(technical, academic)A visual representation showing how atoms are connected in a molecule, including bond types and angles.
Example
- Chemists often use diagrams to depict the chemical structure of complex organic molecules.
- The chemical structure of glucose can be represented in various ways, including Fischer and Haworth projections.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chemical structure":
chemical compoundperiodic structuremetrical structurechemical formulaalgebraic structure