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Semester 2 Exam Review
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Chemistry
11th Grade
06/07/2011

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Binary Compounds
Definition
Compounds composed of two different elements
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Nomenclature
Definition
Naming System
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Oxyanions
Definition
Polyatomic ions that contain oxygen
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Salt
Definition
An ionic compound composed of a cation and the anion from an acid
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Monatomic Ions
Definition
Ions formed from a single atom
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Formula Mass
Definition
The sum of the average atomic masses of all the atoms represented in the formula of any molecule, formula unit, or ion
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Empirical Formula
Definition
The symbols for the elements combined in a compound with subscripts showing the smallest whole-number mole ratio of the different atoms in the compound.
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Molecular Formal
Definition
A formula showing the types and numbers of atoms combined in a single molecule of a molecular compound
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Molecule
Definition
A neutral group of atoms that are held together by covalent bonds.
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Polyatomic Ion
Definition
A charged group of covalently bonded atoms.
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Electrolyte
Definition
A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electric current.
Term
Aqueous Solution
Definition
(dissolved in water) also (aq)
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Catalyst
Definition
Used to alter the rate of the reaction
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Reversible Reaction
Definition
Chemical reaction in which the products re-form the original reactants.
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Chemical Reaction
Definition
A reaction in which one or more substances are converted into different substances.
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Mole Ratio
Definition
Conversion factor that relates the amounts in moles of any two substances involved in a chemical reaction.
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Molar Mass
Definition
The mass of one mole of a pure substance.
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Actual Yield
Definition
The measured amount of a product obtained from a reaction
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Theoretical Yield
Definition
The maximum amount of product that can be produced from a given amount of reactant.
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Percent Yield
Definition
The ratio of the actual yield to the theoretical yield, multiplied by 100
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Limiting Reactant
Definition
The reactant that limits the amounts of the other reactants that can combine and the amount of the product that can form in a chemical reaction
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Excess Reactant
Definition
The substance that is not used up completely in a reaction
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Reaction Stoichiometry
Definition
Involves the mass relationships between reactants and the products in a chemical reaction
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Composition Stoichiometry
Definition
Deals with the mass relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
Term
Diffusion
Definition
Such spontaneous mixing of the particles of two substances caused by their random motion
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Elastic Collision
Definition
No net loss of kinetic energy
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Ideal Gas
Definition
An imaginary gas that perfectly fits all the assumptions of the kinetic-molecular theory
Term
Kinetic-Molecular Theory
Definition
Based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
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Effusion
Definition
Process by which gas particles pass through a tiny opening
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Pressure
Definition
Force per unit area on a surface
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Atmosphere of Pressure
Definition
Exactly equivalent to 760 mm Hg
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Pascal
Definition
Pressure exerted by a force of one Newton acting on an area of one square meter
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Barometer
Definition
Device used to measure atmospheric pressure
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Boyle's Law
Definition
States that volume of a fixed mass of gas varies inversely with the pressure at constant temperature (PV=k)
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Charles Law
Definition
Illustrates the direct relationship between the volume of a gas and its temperature in kelvins (V=kT)
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Combined Gas Law
Definition
Combines the previous relationships into the following mathematical expression (PV/T=k
Term
Gas Laws
Definition
Simple mathematical relationships between the volume, temperature, pressure, and the amount of a gas
Term
Combined Gas Law
Definition
Expresses the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature of a fixed amount of gas
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Daltons Law of Partial Pressure
Definition
The total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the component gases
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Avogadro's Law
Definition
Equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules
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Ideal Gas Law
Definition
Mathematical relationship among pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles (PV=nRT)
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Grahams Law of Effusion
Definition
Rates of effusion of gases at the same temperature and pressure are inversely proportional
Term
Solution
Definition
Homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in a single phrase
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Solvent
Definition
The dissolving medium in a solution
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Solute
Definition
Substance dissolved in a solution
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Colloids
Definition
Particles that are intermediate in size between those in solutions and suspensions form mixtures
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Nonelectrolyte
Definition
Substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that does not conduct an electric current
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Saturated Solution
Definition
Solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute
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Unsaturated Solution
Definition
Solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution under the existing conditions
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Supersaturated Solution
Definition
Solution that contains more dissolved solute than a saturated solution contains under the same conditions
Term
Solubility
Definition
The amount of that substance required to form a saturated solution with a specific amount of solvent at a specified temperature
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Molarity
Definition
The number of moles in one liter of solution
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Concentration
Definition
Measure of the amount of solute in a given amount of solute or solution
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Strong Electrolyte
Definition
Any compound whose dilute aqueous solutions conduct electricity well
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Weak Electrolyte
Definition
Any compound whose dilute aqueous solutions conduct electricity poorly
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