Normal

Name:
Normal
Detailed information:
(1) Of hydrocarbon molecules: containing a single, unbranched chain of carbon atoms, usually indicated by the prefix n-, as n-butane, n-propane, etc. (2) Of solutions: containing one equivalent weight of a dissolved substance per liter of solution; a standard measure of concentration, indicated by N, e.g., 2N, 0.5N, etc.See Molar. (3) Perpendicular or at right angles to, for example, incident light rays normal to a surface.