Negatively charged ion.
Positively charged ion.
Coordination entity consisting of a central atom and surrounding ligands.
Deliberately added trace element used to modify material properties.
Minor constituent that is not part of the intended substance.
Distinct material trapped inside the crystal structure of another mineral.
The primary medium in which other components are embedded or dissolved.
Uncharged molecular unit.
Atom or molecule with an unpaired valence electron.
Liquid phase in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.
Specific roles of chemical constituents within a substance or mixture.