Defenitions Flashcards

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Relative atomic mass

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The mean mass of one atom of an element compared to 1/12 the mass of an atom of 12C

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Relative molecular mass

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The sum of the mean masses of atoms in formula compared to 1/12 the mass of an atom of 12C

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3
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Empirical formula

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Simplest ratio of atoms of each element

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4
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Molecular formula

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Actual number of atoms of each element in a compound

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5
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Avogadros constant

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The number of particles that is equal to the number of atoms in 12g of 12C (1 mole of 12C)

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6
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Mole

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Mass of substance containing the same number of particles as there are atoms in 12g of 12C

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7
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Atom economy

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The measure of the amount of starting reactants that end up as useful products

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8
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Percentage yield

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The ratio of actual yield of product compared to theoretical yield

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9
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Limiting reactant

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React that is completely used up and therefore limits the amount of product formed

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10
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Phenolphtolein

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Alkali - pink
Acid - colourless

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11
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Methyl orange

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acid - red
neutral - orange
alkali - yellow

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