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Term
absolute zero
Definition
the temperature -273.15(degrees) celsius, given a value of zero in the Kelvin scale.
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accuracy
Definition
the closeness of measurements to the correct or accepted value of the quantity measured.
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acid- base indicator
Definition
a compound whose color is sensitive to pH.
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acid-ionization constant
Definition
the term k a.
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actinide
Definition
one of the 14 elements with atomic numbers from 90 (thorium, Th) through 103 (lawrencium, Lr)
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activated complex
Definition
a transitional structure that results from an effective collision and that persists while old bonds are breaking and new bonds are forming.
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activation energy
Definition
the minimum energy required to transform the reactants into an activated complex.
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activity series
Definition
a list of elements organized according to the ease with which the elements undergo certain chemical reactions
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actual yield
Definition
the measured amount of a product obtained from a reaction
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addition polymer
Definition
a polymer formed by chain addition reactions between monomers that contain a double bond
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addition reaction
Definition
a reaction in which an atom or molecule is added to an unsaturated molecule and increases the saturation of the molecule
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alcohol
Definition
an organic compund that contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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aldehyde
Definition
an organic compound in which a carbonyl group is attached to a carbon-atom chain
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alkali metal
Definition
one of the elements of Group 1 of the periodic table(lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium)
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alkaline
Definition
a solution in which a base has completely dissociated in water to yield aqueous OH- ions
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alkaline- earth metal
Definition
one of the elements of Group 2 of the periodic table( beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium)
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alkane
Definition
a hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
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alkene
Definition
a hydrocarbon that contains double covalent bonds
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alkyl group
Definition
a group of atoms that is formed when one hydrogen atom is removed from an alkane molecule
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alkyl halide
Definition
an organic compound in which one or more halogen atoms- fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine- are substituted for one or more hydrogen atom in a hydrocarbon
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alkyne
Definition
a hydrocarbon with triple covalent bonds
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alpha particle
Definition
two protons and two neutrons bound together and emitted from the nucleus during some kinds of radioactive decay
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amine
Definition
an organic compound that can be considered to be a derivative of ammonia, NH3
Term
amorphous solid
Definition
a solid in which the partivles are arranged randomly
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amphoteric
Definition
any species that can react as either an acid or a base
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angular momentum quantum number
Definition
the quantum number that indicated the shape of the orbital
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anion
Definition
a negative ion
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anode
Definition
the electrode where oxidation takes place
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aromatic hydrocarbon
Definition
a hydrocarbon with six-membered carbon rings and delocalized electrons
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Arrhenius acid
Definition
a chemical compound that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions, H+, in aqueous solution
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Arrhenius base
Definition
a substance that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions, OH-, in aqueous solution
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artificial transmutation
Definition
bombarrdment of stable nuclei with charged and uncharged particles
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atmosphere of pressure
Definition
exactly equivalent to 760 mm Hg
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atom
Definition
the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element
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atomic mass unit
Definition
a unit of mass that is exactly 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom, or 1.660 540 * 10-27 kg
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atomic mass unit
Definition
a unit of mass that is exactly 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom, or 1.660 540 * 10-27 kg
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atomic radius
Definition
one-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are bonded together
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Aufbau principle
Definition
an electron occupies the lowest- energy orbital that can receive it
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autooxidation
Definition
a process in which a substance acts s both an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent
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average atomic mass
Definition
the weighted average of the atomic masses of the naturally occuring isotopes of an element
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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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Avogadros' number
Definition
6.022 1367 * 10(23); the number of particles in exactly one mole of a pure substance
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band of stability
Definition
the stable nuclei cluster over a range of neutron- proton ratios
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barometer
Definition
a device used to measure atmospheric pressure
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benzene
Definition
the primary aromatic hydrocarbon
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beta particle
Definition
an electron emitted from the nucleus during some kinds of radioactive decay
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binary acid
Definition
an acid that contains only two different elements: hydrogen and one of the more-electronegative elements
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binary compound
Definition
a compound composed of two different elements
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binding energy per nucleon
Definition
the binding energy of the nucleus divided by the number of nucleons it contains
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boiling
Definition
the conversion of a liquid as well as at its surface; occurs when the equilibrium vapor pressure of the liquid equals the atmospheric pressure
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boiling point
Definition
the temperature at which the quilibrium vapor pressure of a liquid equals the atmospheric pressure
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boiling-point elevation
Definition
the difference between the boiling point of a pure solvent, directly proportional to the molal concentration of the solution
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bond energy
Definition
the energy require d to break a chemical bond and form neutral isolated atoms
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bond length
Definition
the distance between two bonded atoms at their minimum potential energy, that is, the average distance between two bonded atoms
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Boyle's law
Definition
the volume of a fixed mass of gas varied inversely with pressure at constant temperature
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Bronsted-Lowry acid
Definition
a molecule or ion that is a proton donor
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Bronsted-Lowry acid-base reaction
Definition
the transfer of protons from one reactant (the acid) to another (the base)
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Bronsted-Lowry base
Definition
a molecule or ion that is a proton acceptor
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buffered solution
Definition
a solution that can resist changes in pH
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calorimeter
Definition
a device used to measure the heat absorbed or released in a chemical or physical change
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capillary action
Definition
the attraction of the surfac eof a liquid to the surface of a solid
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carboxylic acid
Definition
an organic compound that contains the carboxyl functional group
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catalysis
Definition
the action of a catalyst
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catalyst
Definition
a substance that changes the rate if a chemical reaction without itself being permanently consumed
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catenation
Definition
the covalent binding of an element to itself to form chains or rings
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cathode
Definition
the electrode where reduction takes place
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cation
Definition
a positive ion
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chain reaction
Definition
a reaction in which the material that starts the reaction is also one of the products and can start another reaction
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change of state
Definition
a physical change of a substance from one state to another
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change of state
Definition
a physical change of a substance from one state to another
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Charles's law
Definition
the volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant pressure varies directly with the Kelvin temperature
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chemical
Definition
any substance that has a definite composition
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chemical
Definition
any substance that has a definite composition
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chemical
Definition
any substance that has a definite composition
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chemical bond
Definition
a mutual electrical attraction between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that binds the atoms together
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chemical change
Definition
a change in which one or more substances are converted into different substances
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chemical equation
Definition
a representation, with symbols and formulas, of the identities and relative amounts of the reactants and products in a chemical reaction
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chemical equilibrium
Definition
a state of balance in which the rate of a forward reaction equals the rate of its reverse reaction and the concentrations of its products and reactants remain unchanged
Term
chemical-equilibrium expression
Definition
the equation for the equilibrium constant, K
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chemical formula
Definition
a formula that indicated the relative numbers of atoms of each kind in a chemical compound by using atomic symbols and numerical subscripts
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chemical kinetics
Definition
the area of chemitry that is concerned with reaction rates and reaction mechanisms
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chemical property
Definition
the ability of a substance to undergo a change that transforms it into a different substance
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chemical reaction
Definition
a reaction in which one or more substances are converted into different substances
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chemistry
Definition
the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes
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coefficient
Definition
a small whole number that appears in front of a formula in a chemical reaction
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colligative properties
Definition
properties that depend on the concentration of solute particles but not on their identity
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collision theory
Definition
the set of assumptions regarding collisions and reactions
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colloid
Definition
a mixture consisting of particles that are intermediate in size between those in solutions and suspensions forming mixtures known as colloid dipersions
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combined gas law
Definition
the relationship between the pressure, volume, and temperature of a fixed amount of gas
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combustion reaction
Definition
a reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of light and heat
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common ion effect
Definition
the phenomenon in which the addition of an ion common
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composition reaction
Definition
a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound
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composition stoichiometry
Definition
calculations involving the mass relationship of elements in compounds
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compound
Definition
a substance that is made from the atoms of two or more elements that are chemically bonded
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concentration
Definition
a measure of the amount of solute in a given amount of solvent or solution
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condensation
Definition
the process by which a gas changes to a liquid
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condensation polymer
Definition
a polymer formed by condensation reactions
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condensation reaction
Definition
a reaction in which two molecules or parts of the same molecule combine
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conjugate acid
Definition
the species that is formed when a Bronsted-Lowry base gains a proton
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conjugate base
Definition
the species that remains after a Bronsted-Lowry acid has given up a proton
Term
control rod
Definition
a neutron-absorbing rod that helps control a nuclear reaction by limiting the number of free neutrons
Term
conversation factor
Definition
a ratio derived from the equality between two different units that can be used to convert from one unit to the other
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copolymer
Definition
a polymer made from two different monomers
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covalent bonding
Definition
a chemical bond resulting from the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms
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critical mass
Definition
the minimum amount of nuclide that providess the number of neutros needed to sustain a chain reaction
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critical point
Definition
indicates the critical temperature and critical pressure of a substance
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critical pressure
Definition
the lowest pressure at which a substance can exit as a liquid at the critical temperature
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critical temperature
Definition
the temperature above which a subtance cannot exist in the liquid state
Term
crystal
Definition
a substance in which the particles are arranged in an orderly, geometrix, repeating pattern
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crystal structure
Definition
the total three- dimensional arrangement of particles of a crystal
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crytalline solid
Definition
a solid consisting of crystals
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cycloalkane
Definition
an alkane in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a ring, or cyclic, structure
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Dalton's law of partial pressure
Definition
the total pressure of a mixture of gaes is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the component gases
Term
daughter nuclide
Definition
a nuclide produced by the decay of a parent nuclide
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decay series
Definition
a series of radioactive nuclides producded by successive radioactive decay until a stable nuclide is reached
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decompostition reaction
Definition
a reaction in which a single compound produces two or more simpler substances
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delocalized electron
Definition
an electron hared by more than two atoms
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density
Definition
the ratio of ma to volume or mas divided by volume
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deposition
Definition
the change of state from a gas directly to a solid
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derived unit
Definition
a unit that is a combination of SI base units
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diamond
Definition
a colorless, crystalline, solid form of carbon
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diatomic molecule
Definition
a molecule containing only two atoms
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diffusion
Definition
spontaneous mixing of the particles of two substances caused by their random motion
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dipole
Definition
equal but opposite charges that are separated by a short distance
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dipole-dipole force
Definition
a force of attraction between polar molecules
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diprotic acid
Definition
an acid that can donate two protons per molecule
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direct proportion
Definition
two quantities that give a constant value when one is divided by the other
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displacement reaction
Definition
a reaction in which one element replaced a ssimilar element in a compound
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dissociation
Definition
the separation of ions that occurs when an ionic compound dissolves
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double bond
Definition
a covalent bond produced by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms
Term
double-replacement reaction
Definition
a reaction in which the ions of two compounds exchange places in an aqueous solution to form two new compounds
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ductility
Definition
the ability of a substance to be drawn, pulled, or extruded through a small opening to produce a wire
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effervescence
Definition
the rapid escape of a gas from the liquid in which it is dissolved
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effusion
Definition
a process by which gas particles under pressure pass trhough a tiny opening
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elastic collision
Definition
a collision between gas particles under pressure pass through a tiny opening
Term
electrochemical cell
Definition
a system of electrodess and electrolytes in which either chemical reaction produce electrical energy or an electric current produces chemical change
Term
elctrochemitry
Definition
the branch of chemitry that deals with electricity related applications of oxidation reduction reactions
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electrode
Definition
a conductor ued to establish electrical contact with a non metallic part of a circuit, such as an electrolyte
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electrode potential
Definition
the difference in npotential between an electrode and its solution
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electrolysis
Definition
the process in which an electric currrent is ued to produce an oxidation-reduction reaction; also the decomposition of a substance by an electric current
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electrolyte
Definition
a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electric current
Term
electrolytic cell
Definition
an electrochemical cell in which electrical energy is required to produce a redox reaction and bring about a chemical change
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electromagnetic radiation
Definition
a form of energy that exhibits wavelike behavior as it travels through space
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electromagnetic spectrum
Definition
all the forms of electromagnetic radiation
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electron affinity
Definition
the energy change that occurs when an electron is acquired by a neutral atom
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electron capture
Definition
the process in which an inner orbital electron is captured by the nucleus of its own atom
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electron configuration
Definition
the arrangement of electrons in an atom
Term
electron-dot notation
Definition
an electron-configuration notation in which only the valence electrons of an towm of a particular element are shown, indicated by dots placed around the element's symbol
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electronegativity
Definition
measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons
Term
electroplating
Definition
an electrolytic process in which a metal ion is reduced and olid metal is deposited on a surface
Term
element
Definition
a pure substance made of only one kind of atom
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elimination reaction
Definition
a reaction in which a imple molecule, such as water or ammonis, is removed from adjacent carbon atoms of a larger molecule
Term
empirical formula
Definition
the symbols for the element comvined in a compound with suvscriiipts showing the smaller whole-number mole ratio of the different atoms in the compound
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end point
Definition
the point in a titration at which an indicator changes color
Term
enthalpy
Definition
the heat ocntent of a system at constant pressure
Term
enthalpy change
Definition
the amount of heat absorbed or lost by a ssustem during a process at constant pressure
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entropy
Definition
a measure of the degree of randomness of the particles, such as molecules, in a system
Term
equilibrium
Definition
a dynamis condition in which two opposing changes occur at equal rates in a closed system
Term
equilibrium constant
Definition
the ratio of the mathematical product of the centration of substances formed at quilibrium to the mathematical product of the concentration of the reacting substances. Each concentration is raised to a power equal to the coefficient of that substance in the chemical equation
Term
equilibrium vapor pressure
Definition
the pressure exerted by a vapor in quilibrium with its corresponding liquid at a given temperature
Term
equivalence point
Definition
the point at which the two solutions used in a titration are present in chemically equivalent amounts
Term
ester
Definition
an organic compound with a carboxylic acid group in which the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group
Term
ether
Definition
an organic compound in which two hydrocarbon groups are bonded to the same atom of oxygen
Term
evaporation
Definition
the process by which particles escape from the surface of a nonboiling liquid and enter the gas state
Term
excess reactant
Definition
the substance that is not used up completely in a reaction
Term
excited state
Definition
a state in which an atom has a higher potential energy than it has in its ground state
Term
extensive property
Definition
a property that depends on the amount of matter that is present
Term
family
Definition
a vertical column of the periodic table
Term
film badge
Definition
a device that uses exposure of film to measure the approximate radiation exposure of people working with radiations
Term
fluid
Definition
a substance than can flow and therefore takes the shape of its container, a liquid or a gas
Term
formula equation
Definition
a representation of reactants and products of a chemical reaction by their symbols or formulas
Term
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
Term
formula unit
Definition
the simplest cpllection of atoms from which an ionic compound's formula can be established
Term
fractional distillation
Definition
distillation in which componenet of a mixture are separated on the basis of boiling point, by condensation of vapor in a fractionating column
Term
free energy
Definition
the combined enthalpy-entropy function of a system
Term
free-energy change
Definition
the difference between the change in enthalpy, (delta H, and the product of the Kelvin temperature and the entropy change, which is defined as T delta S, at a constant pressure and temperature
Term
freezing
Definition
the physical change of a liquid to a solid by the removal of heat
Term
freezing point
Definition
the temperature at which a solid and liquid are in equilibrium at 1 atm(101.3 kPa) presure
Term
freezing-point depression
Definition
the difference between the freezing points of a pure solvent and a olution of a nonelectrolyte in that solvent; is directly proportional to the molal concentration of the solution
Term
frequency
Definition
the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific time, usually one second
Term
fullerence
Definition
a dark-colored solid made of spherically networked carbon atom cages
Term
functional group
Definition
an atom or group of atoms that is responsible for the specific properties of an organic compound
Term
gamma ray
Definition
a high-energy electromagnetic wave emitted from a nucleus as it changes from an excited state to a ground energy state
Term
gas
Definition
the state of matter in which a subtance has neither definite volume nor definite shape
Term
gas laws
Definition
simple mathematical relationships between the volume, temperature, pressure, and quantity
Term
Gay-Lussac's law
Definition
the pressure of a fixed mass of ga at constant voume varies directly eith the Kelvin temperature
Term
Gay-Lusac's law of ocmbining volumes and gases
Definition
at constant remperature and pressure, the volumes of gaseous reactants and products can be expressed as ratios of small whole numbers
Term
Geiger-Muller counter
Definition
an instrument that detects radiation by counting electric pulses carried by gas ionized by radiation
Term
geometric isomers
Definition
isomers in which the order of atom bonding is the same but the arrangement of atoms in space is different
Term
Graham's law of effusion
Definition
the rates of effusion of gases at the same temperature and pressure are inversely proportional to the squaure roots of their molar masses
Term
graphite
Definition
a soft, black, crystalline from of carbon that is a fair conductor of electricity
Term
ground state
Definition
the lowest energy state of an atom
Term
group
Definition
a vertical column of the periodic table
Term
half-cell
Definition
a single electrode immersed in a solution of its ions
Term
half-life
Definition
the time required for half the atoms of a radioactive nuclide to decay
Term
half-reaction
Definition
the part of a reaction involving oxidation or reduction alone
Term
halogen
Definition
one of the elements of Group 17 (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine)
Term
heat
Definition
the sum total of the kinetic energies of the particles in a sample of matter
Term
heat energy
Definition
the sum total of the kinetic energies of the particles in a sample of matter
Term
heat of combustion
Definition
heat released by the complete combustion of one mole of a substance
Term
heat of reaction
Definition
the quantity of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction
Term
heat of solution
Definition
the amount of heat energy absorbed or released when a pecific amount of solute dissolves in a solvent
Term
heisenberg uncertainty principle
Definition
it is impossible to determine simultaneously both the position and velocity of an electron or any other particle
Term
henry's law
Definition
the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas on the surface of the liquid
Term
hess's law
Definition
the overall enthalpy change in a reaction is equal to the sum of the enthalpy changes for the individual steps in the process
Term
heterogeneous catalyst
Definition
a catalyst whose phase is different from that of the reactants
Term
heterogeneous reaction
Definition
a reaction involving reactants in two different phases
Term
highest occupied energy level
Definition
the electron-containing main energy level with the highest principal quantum number
Term
homogeneous reaction
Definition
a reaction whose reactants and products exist in a single phase
Term
homologous series
Definition
a series in which asjecent members differ by a constant unit
Term
hund's rule
Definition
orbitals of equal energy are each occupied by one electron before any orbital is occupied by a second electron, and all electron sin a singly occupied orbitals must have the same spin
Term
hybrid orbitals
Definition
orbitals of equial energy produced by the combination of two or more orbitals on the same atom
Term
hybridization
Definition
the mixing of two or more atomic orbitals of similar energies on the same atom to produce new orbitals of equal energies
Term
hydration
Definition
a slution process with water as the solvent
Term
hydrocarbon
Definition
the simlest organic compound, composed of only carbon and hydrogen
Term
hydrogen bonding
Definition
the intermolecular force in which a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a highly electronegative atom is attracted to an unshared pair of electrons of an electronegative atom in a nearby molecule
Term
hydrolysis
Definition
a reaction between water molecules and ions of a dissolved salt
Term
hydronium ion
Definition
the H3O+ ion
Term
hypothesis
Definition
a testable statement
Term
ideal gas
Definition
an imaginary gas that perfectly fills all the assumptions of the kinetic- molecular theory
Term
ideal gas constant
Definition
the constant R, 0.082 057 84 L atm/mol*K
Term
ideal gas law
Definition
the mathematical relationhip of pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles of a gas
Term
immiscible
Definition
liquid solutes and solvents that are not soluble in each other
Term
inner-shell electron
Definition
an electron that is not in the highest occupied energy level
Term
intensive property
Definition
a property that does not depend on the amount of matter present
Term
intermediate
Definition
a species that appears in some stps of a reaction but not in the net equation
Term
intermolecular force
Definition
the force of attraction between molecules
Term
inverse proportion
Definition
two quantities that have a constant mathematical product
Term
ion
Definition
an atom orgroup of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge
Term
ionic bonding
Definition
the chemical bond resulting from electrical attraction between large numbers of cations and anions
Term
ionic compound
Definition
a compound composed of positice and negative ions that are combined so that the numbers of poitive and negative charges are equal
Term
ionization
Definition
the formation of ions from solute molecules by the action of the solvent; any process that results in the formation of an ion
Term
ionization energy
Definition
the energy required to remove one electron form a neutal atom of an element
Term
isomers
Definition
compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structures
Term
isotopes
Definition
atoms of the same elecemt that have different masses
Term
joule
Definition
the SI unit of heat energy as well as all other forms of energy
Term
ketone
Definition
an organic compound in which a carbonyl group is attached to a carbon atom within the chain
Term
kinetic- molecular theory
Definition
a theory based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
Term
kinetic- molecular theory
Definition
a theory based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
Term
lanthanide
Definition
one of the 14 elements with atomic numbers from 58 (cerium, Ce) to 71 (lutetium,Lu)
Term
kinetic- molecular theory
Definition
a theory based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
Term
kinetic- molecular theory
Definition
a theory based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
Term
lattice energy
Definition
the energy released when on emole of an ionic crustalline compound is formed from gaseous ions
Term
law of conservation of mass
Definition
mass is neither created nor destroyed during ordinary chemical or physical reactions
Term
law of multiple proportions
Definition
a chemical compound contain the same element in exactly the same proportions by mass regardless of the size of the sample or the source of the compound
Term
le chatelier's principle
Definition
when a system at equilibrium is disturbed by application of a stress, it attains a new equilibrium position that minimizes the stress
Term
Lewis acid
Definition
an atom, ion, or molecule that accepts an electron pair to form a covalent bond
Term
Lewis acid-base reaction
Definition
the formation of one or more covalent bonds between an electron-pair donor and an electron-pair acceptor
Term
Lewis base
Definition
an aton, ion, or molecule that donates an electron pair to form a covalent bond
Term
Lewis structure
Definition
a formula in whichi atomic symbols represent nuclei and inner-shell elctrons, dot-pairs or dashes between two atomic symbols represent electron pairs in covalent bonds, and dots adjacent to only one atomic symbol represent unshared electrons
Term
limiting reactant
Definition
the reactant that limits the amounts of the other reactants that can combine- and the amount of product that can form- in a chemical reaction
Term
liquid
Definition
the state of matter in which the substance has a definite volume but an indefinite shape
Term
London dispersion force
Definition
an intermolecular attraction resulting from the constant motion of electrons ans the creation of instateneous dipoles
Term
London dispersion force
Definition
an intermolecular attraction resulting from the constant motion of electrons ans the creation of instateneous dipoles
Term
lone pair
Definition
a pair of electrons that is not involved in bonding and that belongs exclusively to one atom
Term
magic numbers
Definition
the numbers of nucleons that represent completed nuclear energy levels-2,8,20,28,50,82, and 126
Term
magnetic quantum number
Definition
the quantum number that indicates the orientation of an orbital around the nucleus
Term
main-group element
Definition
an element in the s-block or p-block
Term
malleability
Definition
the ability of a substance to be hammered or beaten into thin sheets
Term
mass
Definition
a measure of the amount of matter
Term
mass defect
Definition
the difference between the mass of an atom and the sum of the masses of its protons, nutreons, and electrons
Term
mass number
Definition
the total number of protons and electrons in the nucleus of an isotope
Term
matter
Definition
anything that has mass and takes up space
Term
melting
Definition
the physical change of a solid to a liquid by the addition of heat
Term
melting point
Definition
the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid
Term
metal
Definition
an element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity
Term
metallic bonding
Definition
chemical bonding that results from the attraction between metal atoms and the surrounding sea of electrons
Term
metalloid
Definition
an element that has osme characteritics of metals and some characteritics of nonmetals
Term
millimeters of mercury
Definition
a common unit of pressure
Term
miscible
Definition
liquid solutes and solvents that are able to dissolve freely in one another in any proportion
Term
mixture
Definition
a blend of two or more kinds of matter, each of which retains it sown identity in any proportion
Term
model
Definition
an explanation of how phenomena occur and how data or events are related
Term
moderator
Definition
a material used op to sloow down the fast neutrons produced by fusion
Term
molal boiling-point constant
Definition
the boiling-point elevation of a solvent in a 1-molal solution of a non-volatile, nonelectrolyte solute
Term
molal freezing-point constant
Definition
the freezing-point depression of the solvent in a 1-molal solution of a non-volatile, nonelectrolyte solute
Term
molality
Definition
the concentration of a solution expressed in moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
Term
molal heat of formation
Definition
the heat released or absorbed when one mole of a compound is formed by the combination of its elements
Term
molal heat of fusion
Definition
the amount of heat energy required to melt one mole of solid at its melting point
Term
molal heat of vaporization
Definition
the amount of heat energy needed to vaporize one mole of liquid at its boiling point
Term
molar mass
Definition
the mass of one mole of a pure subtance
Term
molarity
Definition
the number of moles of solute in one liter of solution
Term
mole
Definition
the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in exactly 12g of carbon
Term
mole ratio
Definition
a conversion factor that relates the amounts in moles of any two substances involved in a chemical reaction
Term
molecular compound
Definition
a chemical compound whose simplest units are molecules
Term
molecular formula
Definition
a formula showing the types and numbers of atoms combined in a single molecule of a molecular compound
Term
molecular polarity
Definition
the uneven ditribution of molecular charge
Term
molecule
Definition
a neutral group of atoms that are held together by covalent bonds
Term
monatomic ion
Definition
an ion formed from a sigle atom
Term
monomer
Definition
a small unit that joins with other to make a polymer
Term
monoprotic acid
Definition
an acid that can donate only one proton (hydrogen ion) per molecule
Term
multiple bond
Definition
a double or triple bond
Term
natural gas
Definition
a fossil fuel composed primarily of alkanes containing one to four carbon atoms
Term
net ionic equation
Definition
an equation that includes only those compounds and ions that undergo a chemical change in a reaction in aqueous solution
Term
neutralization
Definition
the reaction of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions to form water molecules
Term
newton
Definition
the SI unit for force; the force that will increae the speed of a one kilogram ma by one meter per second each second it is applied
Term
noble gas
Definition
a Group 18 element(helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon)
Term
noble-gas configuration
Definition
an outer main energy level fullly occupied, in mot cases, by eight electrons
Term
nomenclature
Definition
a naming system
Term
nonelectrolyte
Definition
a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that does not conduct an electric current
Term
nonmetal
Definition
an element that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity
Term
nonpolar-covalent bond
Definition
a covalent bond in which the bonding electrons are shared equally by the bodned atoms, resulting in a balanced distribution of electrical charge
Term
nonvolatile substance
Definition
a substance that has little tendency to become a gas under existing conditions
Term
nuclear binding energy
Definition
the energy released when a nucleus is formed from nucleons
Term
nuclear fission
Definition
a process in which a heavy nucleus splite into more stable nuclei or intermediate mass
Term
nuclear force
Definition
a short-range proton-neutron, proton-proton, or neutron-neutron force that holds the nuclear particles together
Term
nuclear fusion
Definition
the combining of light mass nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus
Term
nuclear power plant
Definition
a facility that uses heat from nuclear reactor to produce electrical energy
Term
nuclear radiation
Definition
the particles or electromagna=etic radiation emitted from the nucleus during radioactive decay
Term
nuclear reactor
Definition
a device that uses controlled-fission chain reactions to produce energy or radioactive nuclides
Term
nuclear shell model
Definition
nucleons exist in different energy levels, or shells, in the nucleus
Term
nucleon
Definition
a proton or neutron
Term
nuclide
Definition
the general term for any isotope of any element(77); another term for an atom that is identified by the number of protons and neutron in its nucleus
Term
octane rating
Definition
a measure of a fuel's burning efficiency and its antiknock properties
Term
octet rule
Definition
chemical compounds tend to form so that each atom, by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons, has an octet of electrons in its highest occupied energy level
Term
orbital
Definition
a three- dimensional region around the nucleus that indicates the probable location of an electron
Term
organic compound
Definition
a covlently bonded compound containing carbon, excluding carbonates and oxides
Term
osmosis
Definition
the movement of solvent through a semipermeable membrane from the side of lower solute concentration to the side of higher solute concentration
Term
osmotic pressure
Definition
the external pressure that mut be applied to stop osmosis
Term
oxidation
Definition
a reaction in which the atoms or ions of an element experience an increase in oxidation state
Term
oxidation number
Definition
a number assigned to an atom in a molecular compound or molecular ion that indicates the general distribution of electrons among the bonded atoms
Term
oxidation-reduction reaction
Definition
any chemical process in which elements undergo changes in oxidation number
Term
oxidation state
Definition
a number assigned to an atom in a molecular compound or ion that indicates the general distribution of electrons among the bonded atoms
Term
oxidized
Definition
having experienced an increase in oxidation number
Term
oxidizing agent
Definition
a substance that has the potential to cause another substance to be oxidized
Term
oxyacid
Definition
an acid that is a compound of hydrogen, oxygen, and a third element, usually a non-metal
Term
oxyanion
Definition
a polyatomic ion that contains oxygen
Term
pH
Definition
the negative of the common logarithm of the hydronium ion concentration of a solution
Term
pH meter
Definition
a device used to determine the pH of a solution by measuring the voltage between the two electrodes that are placed in the solution
Term
pOH
Definition
the negative of the common logarithm of the hydroxide ion concentration of a solution
Term
parent nuclide
Definition
the neaviest nuclide of each decay series
Term
partial pressure
Definition
the pressure of each gas in a mixture
Term
pascal
Definition
the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting on an area of one square meter
Term
Pauli exclusion principle
Definition
no two electrons in the same atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers
Term
percent error
Definition
a value calculated by subtacting the experimental value from the accepted value, dividing from the difference of the accepted value, and then multiplying by 100
Term
percent yield
Definition
the ratio of the actual yield to the theoretical yield, multiplied by 100
Term
percent composition
Definition
the percentage by mass of each element in a compound
Term
period
Definition
a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table
Term
periodic law
Definition
the physical and chemical properties of the elements are periodic function of their atomic numbers
Term
periodic table
Definition
an arrangement of the elements in order of their atomic numbers so that elements with similar preperties fall in the same column, or group
Term
petroleum
Definition
a complex mixture of different hydrocarnons that varies greatly in composition
Term
phase
Definition
any part of a system that has unifrom composition and properties
Term
phase diagram
Definition
a graph of pressure versus temperature that shows the conditions under which the phases of a substance exist
Term
photoelectric effect
Definition
the emission of electons from a metal when light shines on the metal
Term
photon
Definition
a particle of electromagnetic radiation that has zero rest mass and carries a quantum of energy
Term
physical change
Definition
a change in a substance that does not involve a change in identity of the substance
Term
physical property
Definition
a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance
Term
polar
Definition
having an uneven distribution of charge
Term
polar-covalent bond
Definition
a covalent bond in which the bonded atoms have an unequal attraction for the shared electrons
Term
polyatomic ion
Definition
a charged group of covalently bonded atoms
Term
polymer
Definition
a large molecule made of many small units joined to each other through organic reactions
Term
polyprotic acid
Definition
an acid that can donate more than one proton per molecule
Term
positron
Definition
a particle that has the same mass as an electron but that has a positive charge, and is emitted from the nucleus during some kinds of radioactive decay
Term
precipitate
Definition
a solid that is produced as a result of a chemical reaction in solution and that separates from the solution
Term
precision
Definition
the closeness of a set of measurements of the same quantity made in the same way
Term
pressure
Definition
the force per unit area on a surface
Term
primary standard
Definition
a highly purified solid compound ued to check the concentration of a known solution in a titration
Term
principal quantum number
Definition
the quantum number that indicated the main energy level occupied by the electron
Term
product
Definition
a substance that is forned by a chemical change
Term
pure substance
Definition
a substance that has a fixed composition and differs from a mixture in that every sample of a given pure substance has exactly the same characteristic properties and composition
Term
quantity
Definition
something that has magnitude, size, or amount
Term
quantum
Definition
the minimum quantity of energy that can be gained or lost by an atom
Term
quantum number
Definition
a number that specifies the properties of atomic orbitals and the properties of electrons in orbitals
Term
quantum theory
Definition
a mathematical description of the wave properties of electrons and other very small particles
Term
radioactive dating
Definition
the process by which the approximate age of an object is determined based on the maount of certain radioactive nuclides present
Term
radioactive decay
Definition
the spontaneous disintegration of a nucleus into a slightly lighter and more stable nucleus, accompained by emission of particles, electromagnetic radiation, or both
Term
radioactive nuclide
Definition
an unstable nucleus that undergoes radioactive decay
Term
radioactive nuclide
Definition
an unstable nucleus that undergoes radioactive decay
Term
radioactive tracer
Definition
a radioactive atom that is incorporated into a substance so that movement of the substance can be followed by a radiationo detector
Term
rate-determining step
Definition
the slowest rate step for a chemical reaction
Term
rate law
Definition
an equation that reacts in a chemical change
Term
reaction mechanism
Definition
the step-by-step sequence of reactions by which the overall chemical change occurs
Term
reaction rate
Definition
the change in concentration of reactants per unit time as a reaction proceeds
Term
reaction stoichiomety
Definition
calculations involving the mass relationships between reactant and products in a chemical reaction
Term
real gas
Definition
a gas that does not behave completelt according to the assumptions of the kinetic-molecular theory
Term
redoz reaction
Definition
any chemical process in which the elements undergo changes in oxidation number
Term
reduced
Definition
having experienced a decreade in oxidation state
Term
reducing agent
Definition
a substance that has potential to cause another subtance to be reduced
Term
reduction
Definition
a reaction in which the oxidation state of an element decreases
Term
reduction potential
Definition
the measurement of the tendency for a half-reaction to occur as a resuction half-reaction in an electrochemical cell
Term
rem
Definition
the quantity of ionizing radiation that does as much damage to human tissue as is done by 1 roentgen of high-voltage X rays
Term
resonance
Definition
the bonding in molecules or ions that cannot be correctly represented by a single Lewis structure
Term
resonance
Definition
the bonding in molecules or ions that cannot be correctly represented by a single Lewis structure
Term
reversible reaction
Definition
a chemical reaction in which th eproducts re-from the origional reactants
Term
roentgen
Definition
a unit used to measure nuclear radiation; equal to the amount of radiation that produces 2*10(9) ion pairs when it passes through 1 cm(3) of dry air
Term
salt
Definition
an ionic compound composed of a cation and the anion from an acid(215); an ionic compound composed of a cation from a base and an anion from an acid
Term
saturated hydrocarbon
Definition
a hydrocarbon in which each carbon atom in the molecule forms four single covalent bonds with other atoms
Term
saturated solution
Definition
a solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute
Term
scientific method
Definition
a logical approach to solving problems by obsercing and collecting data, formulating hypotheses, and formulating theories that are supported by data
Term
scientific notation
Definition
numbers written in the form M*10(n) where the factor M is a number greater than or qual to 1 but less than 10 and n is a whole number
Term
scintillation counter
Definition
an instrument that converts scintillating light to an electic signal for detercting radiation
Term
secondary amine
Definition
an organic compound in which two hydrogen atoms of an ammonia molecule have been replaced by alkyl groups
Term
self-ionization of water
Definition
a process in which two water molecules produce a hydronium ion and a hydroxide ion by transfer of a proton
Term
semipermeable membrane
Definition
a membrane that allows the movement of some particles while blocking the movement of others
Term
shielding
Definition
radiation-absorbing material that is used to decrease radiation exposure from nuclear reactors, especially gamma rays
Term
SI
Definition
the measurement system accepted worldwide
Term
significant figure
Definition
any digit in a measurement that is known with certainty plus one final digit, which is somewhat uncertain or is estimated
Term
single bond
Definition
a covalent bond produced by the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms
Term
single-replacement reaction
Definition
a reaction in which one element replaces a similar element in a compound
Term
solid
Definition
the state of matter in which the substance has definite volume and definite shape
Term
solubility
Definition
the amount of a substance required to form a saturated solution with a specific amount of solvent at a specified temperature
Term
solubility product constant
Definition
the product of the molar concentrations of ions of a substance in a saturated solution, each raised to the power that is the coefficient of that ion in the chemical equation
Term
soluble
Definition
capable of being dissolved
Term
solute
Definition
the substance dissolved in a solution
Term
solution
Definition
a homogeneos mixture of two or more substances in a single phase
Term
solution equilibrium
Definition
the physical state in which the opposing processes of dissolution and crystallization of a solute occur at equal rates
Term
solvated
Definition
a solute particle that is surrounded by solvent molecules
Term
solvent
Definition
the dissolving medium in a solution
Term
specific heat
Definition
the amount of heat energy requires to raise the temperature of one gram of substance by one celsius degree or one kelvin (1 K)
Term
spectator ion
Definition
an ion that does not take part in a chemical reaction and is found in solution both before and after the reaction
Term
spin quantum number
Definition
the quantum number that has only two possible values, +1/2 and -1/2, which indicate the two fundamental spin states of an electron in an orbital
Term
standard electrode potential
Definition
a half cell potential measured relative toa potential of zero for the standard hydrogen electrode
Term
standard molar volume of a gas
Definition
the volume occupied by one mole of a gas at STP, 22.414 10 L
Term
standard solution
Definition
a solution that contains a precisely known concentration of a solute
Term
standard temperature and pressure
Definition
the agreed-upon standard conditions of exactly 1 atm pressure and 0 degrees celsius
Term
strong acid
Definition
an acid that ionizes completely in aqueous solution
Term
strong electrolyte
Definition
any compound of which all or almost all of the dissolved compound ezists as ions in aqueous solution
Term
structural formula
Definition
a formula that indicated the number and types of atoms present in a molecule and also show the bonding arrangement and bonds but not the unshared electron pairs of the atoms in a molecule
Term
structural isomers
Definition
isomers in which the atoms ar ebonded together in different orders
Term
sublimation
Definition
the change of state from a solid directly to a gas
Term
substitution reaction
Definition
a reaction in which one or more atoms replace another atom or group of atoms in a molecule
Term
supercooled liquid
Definition
a substnace that retains certain liquid properties even at temperatures at which it appears to be solid
Term
supersaturated solution
Definition
a solution that ocntains more dissolved solute than a aturated solution ocntains under the same conditions
Term
surface tension
Definition
a force that tends to pull adjacent parts of a liquid's surface together, thereby decreasing urface area to the smallest possible size
Term
synthesis reaction
Definition
a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound
Term
system
Definition
a specific portion of matter in a given region of space that has been selected for study during an experiment or observation
Term
temperature
Definition
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter
Term
tertiary amine
Definition
an organic compound in which all three hydrogen atoms of an ammonia molecule have been replaced by alkyl groups
Term
theoretical yield
Definition
the maximum amount of product that can be produced from a gicen amount of reactant
Term
theory
Definition
a broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenonema
Term
thermochemical equation
Definition
an equation that includes the quantity of heat released or absorbed during the reaction a written
Term
themochemistry
Definition
the study of the changes in heat energy that accompany chemical reactions and physical changes
Term
thermoplastic polymer
Definition
a polymer that melts when heated and can be reshaped many times
Term
thermosetting polymer
Definition
a polymer that does not melt when heated but keeps its origional shape
Term
tiltration
Definition
the controlled addition and measurement of the maount of a solution of known concentration required to react completely with a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration
Term
transition element
Definition
one of the d-block elements that is a metal, with typical metallic properties
Term
transition interval
Definition
the pH range over which an indicator changes color
Term
transmutation
Definition
a change in the identity of a nucleus as a result of a change in the number of its protons
Term
transuranium element
Definition
an element with more than 92 protons in its nucleus
Term
triple bond
Definition
a covalent bond produced by the sharing of three pairs of electrons between two atoms
Term
triple point
Definition
the temperature and pressure conditions at which the solid, liquid, and vapor of a substance can coexist at equilibrium
Term
triprotic acid
Definition
an acid able to donate three protons per molecule
Term
unit cell
Definition
the smallest portion of a crystal lattice that shows the three dimensional pattern to the entire lattice
Term
unsaturated hydrocarbon
Definition
a hydrocarbon in which not all carbon have four single covalent bonds
Term
unsaturated solution
Definition
a solution that contains less solute than a aturated solution under the existing conditions
Term
unshared pair
Definition
a pair of electrons that is not involved in bonding and that belongs exclusively to one atom
Term
valence electron
Definition
an electron that is aveilable to be lost, gained, or shared in the formation of chemical compounds
Term
vaporization
Definition
the proces by which a liquid or solid changes to a gas
Term
volatile liquid
Definition
a liquid that evaporates readily
Term
voltaic cell
Definition
an electrochemical cell in which the redox reaction occurs naturally and produces electrical energy
Term
volume
Definition
the amount of space occupied by an object
Term
VSEPR theory
Definition
repulsion between the sets of valence-level electrons surrounding an atom causes there sets to be oriented as far apart as possible
Term
vulcanization
Definition
a corss-linking process between adjacent polyioprene molecules that occurs when the molecules are heated with sulfur atoms
Term
wavelength
Definition
the distance between corresponding points on adjacent waves
Term
weak acid
Definition
an acid that is a weak electrolyte
Term
weak electrolyte
Definition
a compound of which a relatively small amount of the dissolved compound ezists as ions in an aqueous solution
Term
weight
Definition
a measure of the gravitational pull on matter
Term
word equation
Definition
an equation in which the reactants and productss in a chemical reaction are represented by words
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