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Atomic number (z)

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the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

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Mass number (a)

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the total number or protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom

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Relative isotopic mass (RIM)

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the mass of an atom of a particular isotope of an element, relative to 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom

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Relative atomic mass (RAM, Ar)

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the average mass of an atom of an element, relative to 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom

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Orbital

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a region of 3D in which there is a probability of finding an electron

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1st ionisation energy

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energy required to remove one electron from each atom, in a mole of gaseous atoms

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2nd ionisation energy

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energy required to remove one electron from each 1+ ion, in a mole of gaseous 1+ ions

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Periodicity

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trends in the properties of elements repeat in successive periods of the periodic table

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Electronegativity

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the ability of an atom of an element to attract a pair of bonding electrons

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Oxidised

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loss of electrons and increase in oxidation number

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Reduced

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gain of electrons and decrease in oxidation number

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Oxidising agent

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causes oxidation by taking away electrons

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Reducing agent

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causes reduction by giving electrons

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Hess’s law

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ΔH for a reaction is independent of the route taken

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Standard enthalpy of formation

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enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements in their standard states at 298K and 100kPa

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Standard enthalpy of combustion

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enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is completely oxidised in excess oxygen at standard conditions 298K and 100kPa

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Why do we do Hess cycles

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when it requires heat energy and we cant measure temp change

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Mole

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the amount of any substance which occupies a volume of 24dm3 at room temp and pressure

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Avogadros number

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the number of things in a mole

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Ionic bonding

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the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in all directions

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Anions

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negative ions

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Cations

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positive ions

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Covalent bonding

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the electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonded atoms

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Dative bond

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is a covalent bond where only one of the bonded atoms donated both electrons being shared

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Symmetrical molecule

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all the atoms around the central atom are the same and there are no lone pairs on the central atom

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Unsymmetrical molecule

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the central atom has two or more different atoms or the central atoms has one or more lone pairs

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Disproportionation

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A reaction where one element in one species is both oxidised and reduced

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Lattice energy (LE)

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Energy released when one mole of an ionic compound is formed from gaseous ions

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Standard enthalpy of hydration

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Enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous ions are hydrated by excess water

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Standard enthalpy of solution

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Enthalpy change when on mole of ionic solid dissolves in excess water

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What is entropy

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A measure of the amount of disorder

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Rate or reaction

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Change in quantity of reactant or product over time

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Activation energy

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The minimum energy required for a collision to be successful

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Homogenous catalyst

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Catalyst is in the same state/phase as the reactants

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Heterogenous catalyst

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The catalyst is in a different phase from reactants

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Adsorption

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A process in which atoms, molecules or ions are held on the surface of the solid

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Desorption

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Removal of an adsorbed molecule, atom or ion from an adsorbent

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Half life

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Time taken for the concentration of reaction to halve

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Chiral molecule

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A molecule containing a carbon atom which has four different groups bonded to it

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Stability constant Kstab

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The equilibrium constant for the formation of a complex ion in a solvent from its constituent ions

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Large Kstab

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stable complex

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Small Kstab

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unstable complex

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Standard electrode potential

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  • The emf of a half cell measured relative to the standard hydrogen electrode
  • All solutions at 1moldm-3 concentration and gases at 100kPa
  • At 298 K
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Lattice enthalpy of formation

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Enthalpy change when:
- 1 mole of a solid ionic compound is formed
- from its gaseous ions
- under standard conditions

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Enthalpy change of atomisation

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Enthalpy change when:
- 1 mole of gaseous atoms is made
- from an element
- in its standard state

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Enthalpy change of solution

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Enthalpy change when:
- 1 mole of an ionic substance is dissolved in the minimum amount of solvent
- to ensure no further enthalpy change is observed upon further dilution

Edexcel A-Level Chemistry (16 decks)

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