Chemistry A-Level
volatility
What volatility means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of volatility
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Reference: AQA
The tendency of ester molecules to enter the vapour phase readily, because they cannot hydrogen bond to one another and the forces holding them together are relatively weak.
Topics that use volatility
- Carboxylic acids and esters (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acid catalysis
- alkyl alkanoate naming
- carboxyl group
- ester linkage
- Esterification
- permanent dipole-dipole forces
- plasticisers
- separating funnel wash
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