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Photolysis vs Dissociation - What's the difference?

photolysis | dissociation |

In chemistry terms the difference between photolysis and dissociation

is that photolysis is any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon while dissociation is the process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.

photolysis

English

Noun

(wikipedia photolysis) (-)
  • (chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon

    • Related terms

    * photolyase * photolyte * photolytic

    dissociation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of dissociating]] or [[disunite, disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
  • (chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.
    • the dissociation of the sulphur molecules
    the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia
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  • (psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
    • "Project MONARCH could be best described as a form of structured dissociation and occultic integration, carried out in order to compartmentalize the mind into multiple personalities within a systematic framework." —Ron Patton

    Related terms

    * dissociate * dissociative