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Dissociation Constant

Definition: The dissociation constant, also known as the ionization constant, is a measure of the extent to which a compound dissociates into its constituent ions in a solution.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. Chemistry: The equilibrium constant that measures the degree of dissociation of a chemical compound into ions in solution.
2. Physics: The constant that represents the ratio of the number of molecules dissociated to the total number of molecules present.

Usage:

Sense 1: When studying acids and bases, the dissociation constant of water is an essential concept to understand.

Sense 1: The student calculated the dissociation constant of the given solution using the concentration of ions and the equilibrium expression.

Sense 2: The physicist investigated the dissociation constant of a gas as a function of temperature and pressure.

Sense 2: The experiment determined the dissociation constant of the compound by analyzing the changes in molecular behavior.

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