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  2. Acetyl group - Wikipedia

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    In IUPAC nomenclature, an acetyl group is called an ethanoyl group. An acetyl group contains a methyl group (−CH 3) that is single-bonded to a carbonyl (C=O), making it an acyl group. The carbonyl center of an acyl radical has one non-bonded electron with which it forms a chemical bond to the remainder (denoted with the letter R) of the molecule.

  3. List of psychological effects - Wikipedia

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    A list of 'effects' that have been noticed in the field of psychology. [clarification needed] Ambiguity effect; ... Out-group homogeneity effect; Overconfidence effect;

  4. Cognitive categorization - Wikipedia

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    Categorization is a type of cognition involving conceptual differentiation between characteristics of conscious experience, such as objects, events, or ideas.It involves the abstraction and differentiation of aspects of experience by sorting and distinguishing between groupings, through classification or typification [1] [2] on the basis of traits, features, similarities or other criteria that ...

  5. Solketal - Wikipedia

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    Solketal is a protected form of glycerol with an isopropylidene acetal group joining two neighboring hydroxyl groups. Solketal contains a chiral center on the center carbon of the glycerol backbone, and so can be purchased as either the racemate or as one of the two enantiomers.

  6. Acetal - Wikipedia

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    The two R' groups can be equivalent to each other (a "symmetric acetal") or not (a "mixed acetal"). Acetals are formed from and convertible to aldehydes or ketones and have the same oxidation state at the central carbon, but have substantially different chemical stability and reactivity as compared to the analogous carbonyl compounds.

  7. Principles of grouping - Wikipedia

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    Even if the shapes, sizes, and objects are radically different, they will appear as a group if they are close. Refers to the way smaller elements are "assembled" in a composition. Also called "grouping", the principle concerns the effect generated when the collective presence of the set of elements becomes more meaningful than their presence as ...

  8. List of branches of psychology - Wikipedia

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    Abnormal psychology; Analytical psychology; Animal psychology; Anomalistic psychology; Applied behavior analysis; Applied psychology; Asian psychology; Aviation ...

  9. Pharmacology of ethanol - Wikipedia

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    The pharmacology of ethanol involves both pharmacodynamics (how it affects the body) and pharmacokinetics (how the body processes it). In the body, ethanol primarily affects the central nervous system, acting as a depressant and causing sedation, relaxation, and decreased anxiety.