definitons Flashcards

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Pure substance

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consists of only one type of atom or molecule

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2
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diatmoic molecule

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molecules that consist of exactly two atoms

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molecule

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two or more atoms that have been chemically bonded together

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decompostion reaction

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a reaction in which a compound is broken down into a simpler compound or element

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5
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element

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a substance that cant be broken down into a simpler substance

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atom

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the smallest unit elements are made off

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7
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subatomic particles examples

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electrons neutrons and protons

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8
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pure substance

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a substance that is made up of one type of atom or molecule

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9
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electrolysis

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a chemical reaction where electricity is used to decompose a compound

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10
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solid gas and liquid

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all matter

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inter and intra molecular forces

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Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule. Intermolecular forces are forces that exist between molecules.

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12
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diffusion

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the spontaneous spreading off particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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13
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density

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amount of mass in a given volume of matter

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volume

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amount of space and object takes up

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mass

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measure of the amount of matter in an object

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16
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gas pressure

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force created by gas particles hitting the walls of their container

17
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products

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substances that are produced in a reaction

18
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does water consist of two compounds

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no, one compound

19
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the smallest particle of an element which has properties of that element

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atom

20
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valance

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electrons in the outer most shell

21
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two properties of non metals

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poor heat/electricity conductors and very high or low melting points

22
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properties of metals

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malleable, good conductors of heat and electricity and can dull

23
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difference between compound and mixture

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a compound has to be chemically separated into its elements, mixtures can be physically separated

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immiscible liquids

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incapable of mixing

25
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what do intermolecular forces decide

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The boiling point, melting point and density

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polarization

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the initial repelling of a charged and neutral object then followed up by attraction after the positive or negative charge has been transferd because opposites attract

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valency

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the amount of electrons that need to be added or subtracted to balance

28
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absolute zero

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-273c/ 0 kelvins

29
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what does friction do

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transfers electrons between objects