Dissociation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003321",
  "term": "Dissociation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a molecule or an ionic compound separates into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, typically in a reversible manner. This can occur in solution, in the gas phase, or upon heating. For example, a weak acid like acetic acid dissociates partially into acetate ions and protons in water.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "association",
    "homolysis",
    "ion pair",
    "molecular entity",
    "molecularity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1107 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dissociation/"
}