Definitions Flashcards
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Average bond enthalpy
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The amount of energy it takes to break one mol of a bond in a gaseous state
2
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Oxidizing agent
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A substance which oxidizes others while getting itself reduced by getting electrons
3
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Enthalpy of formation
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The enthalpy of change when one mol of the pure compound, in its specified state, is formed from its constituent elements at 298K and 1 ATM
4
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Standard Electrode Potential
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The electromotive force, measured at 298K, between the half cell and the standard hydrogen electrode
5
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Rate of reaction
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The change of concentration per unit time
6
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Activation Energy
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The minimum amount of energy required to initiate the reaction
