Electrochemistry Flashcards
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Matter
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Any substance that has weight and occupies space: Solid, Liquid, Gas
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Element
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A substance that cannot be broken down by chemical reactions.
3
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Atom
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The smallest particle of an element.
4
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Molecule
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Group of two or more atoms linked together by shared electrons.
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Compound
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Group of two or more atoms linked together by shared electrons.
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Mixture
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Combination of elements and / or complains held together by physical forces.
7
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Ion
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Is a charged atom or molecule
8
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Electrolyte
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A liquid that contains ions. It can conduct electricity through the movement of ions. Anion flow towards the Anode and Cations flow towards the Cathode.
