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Polyatomic

Pertaining to a molecule (or ion or radical) which consists of several atoms (three or more). E.g., benzene (C6H6) and methane (CH4).

Polycrystalline

Describing a substance composed of very many minute interlocking crystals that have solidified together.

Polyene

An alkene with more than two double bonds in it molecules

Polymorphism

Refers to the ability of certain chemical substances to exist in more than one physical form. For elements, this is called allotropy. The existence of two forms is termed as dimorphism.

Positron

It is a sub atomic particle with mass as equal to that of an electron and carries a unit positive charge. Positrons are produced during some decay processes and during pair production

Positron emission

a-Beta decay process in which a nucleus ejects a positron and a neutrino.

Postassium hydrogen tartrate (C4O6H5K)

A white crystalline powder obtained from argol, used in baking powder.

Potash

Any of a number of potassium compounds, such as the carbonate or the hydroxide.

Potassium

A chemical element, symbol K, atomic number 19, atomic weight 39.102; n alkali metal. Also known as kalium.

Potassium arsenite

KH(AsO2)2, poisonous, hygroscopic, white powder; soluble in alcohol; decomposes slowly in air; used in medicine, on mirrors, and as an analytical reagent. Also known as potassium metarsenite.

Potassium bicarbonate

KHCO3, a white powder or granules, or transparent colourless crystals; used in baking powder and in medicine as an antacid. Also known a potassium acid carbonate.

Potassium bifluoride

KHF2, colourless, corrosive, poisonous crystals; soluble in water and dilute alcohol; used to etch glass and a metallurgy flux. Also known as Fremy’s salt; potassium acid fluoride.

Potassium binoxalate

KHC2O4.H2O, a poisonous, white, odourless, crystalline compounds; used to clean wood and remove ink stains, as a mordant in dyeing, and in photography. Also known as potassium acid oxalate; salacetosella; salt of sorrel.

Potassium bismuth tartrate

A white, granular powder with a sweet taste; soluble in water; used in medicine. Also known as bismuth potassium tartrate.

Potassium bisulphate

KHSO4, water-soluble, colorless crystals, melting at 2140C; used in wine making, fertilizer manufacture, and as a flux and food preservative. Also known as bismuth potassium tartrate.

Potassium bisulphite

KHSO3, white, water-soluble powder with sulfur dioxide aroma; insoluble in alcohol; decomposes when heated; used as an antiseptic and reducing chemical, and in analytical chemistry, tanning and bleaching. Also known as potassium acid sulphite.

Potassium bitartrate

KHC4H4O6, white, water-soluble crystals or powder; used in baking powder, for medicine, and as an acid and buffer in foods. Also known as cream of tartar. potassium acid tartrate.

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