C2 - shit from gizmo idk Flashcards
describe a mixture in terms of their melting point
-wild melting range
-temperature varies during melting
what is a cation
a positive ion
what is an anion
a negative ion
describe the temperature gradient in a fractionating column
hottest at the bottom, coolest at the top
what is a volatile component also known as?
a component with a low boiling point
what is the molar equation for mass?
relative formula mass x moles = mass
what is the equation for volume of gas?
moles * 24
what is the avogadro’s constant equation?
number of moles = number of atoms / avogadro’s constant
define a formulation
a mixture formed by mixing together several different substances in carefully measured quantities
describe diamond
-giant covalent structure (carbon atoms)
-each atom bonded to 4 other atoms
-very rigid
-no free electrons
describe graphite
-layers of carbon atoms (weakly bonded)
-each carbon atom bonds to 3 other atoms
-soft + slippery
-conducts electricity
-good lubricant
what do acids react with?
metals
what does neutralisation do?
-produces water and a salt
-releases heat energy
-reduces corrosiveness of original substances
name 2 acids
hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid
name 2 bases
ammonia and calcium carbonate