Definitions Flashcards
1
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What is a chemical formula
A
An expression that shows the number of moles of each element combined to form one mole of a compound
2
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What is a molecular formula
A
The expression of the number of atoms in one molecule of a compound.
3
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Mole
A
The amount of a substance that contains the same number of particles as there atoms in 12g of carbon -12
4
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Ions
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Electrically charged particles formed from atoms
5
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What is an empirical formula
A
Shows the simplest ratio of the atom present in a compound
6
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What does an Antiacid do
A
Neutralizes an acid
7
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What is an acid
A
A substance that produce hydrogen ion when dissolved in water.
8
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Strong acid
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Completely ionise in water
9
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Weak acid
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Doesn’t completely ionise in water