isomerism
名詞
UK/aɪˈsɒm.ᵊr.ɪz.ᵊm/
US/aɪˈsɑː.mɚ.ɪz.ᵊm/
定義 isomerism 名詞
- Uncountablechemistry
The phenomenon where two or more chemical compounds exist as isomers.
Isomerism is common in organic chemistry, where carbon atoms can arrange in multiple ways.
Due to isomerism, compounds with the same molecular formula can exhibit vastly different physical and chemical properties.
Scientists use techniques like spectroscopy and chromatography to distinguish and analyze isomers.