Chemistry - Revision mix Flashcards
Isotope
Same atomic number, different mass number
Homologous series
Similar chemical properties
General formula for alkanes
CnH2n+2
General formula for alkenes
CnH2n
Condensation
When a gas changes into a liquied usually by cooling
Displacement reaction
A metal is formed from the solution of its ions by adding a metal higher in the electrochemical series
Reduction
A chemical change in which electrons are gained
Thermoplastic
Soften when heated
Thermosetting
Do not soften when heating
How to calculate the average rate
Change divided by time
How to find the number of neutrons
Protons (mass number) - Atomic number
Polar bonding
Uneven sharing of electrons
Ionic bonding
Metal and non metal ions - high melting and boiling
Covalent bonding
Non metals - share electrons to fill outer shells
Fuel
A hydrocarbon which is burned exothermically to produce energy