Exam Review Vocab (pt 1) Flashcards
1
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Electrolysis
A
“Electro” means: electricity
“Lysis” means: to break apart
2
Q
Electrolyte
A
To speed up the process of splitting water because pure water is a poor conductor of electricity
3
Q
Alloy
A
A mixture of metals
4
Q
Melting point
A
The temperature at which a given solid will melt
5
Q
Boiling point
A
The temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor
6
Q
Increase/Decrease
A
Become or make greater in degree (increase)
Make or become smaller/fewer in degree (decrease)
7
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Element
A
A pure substance made up of only one 1 type of atom
8
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Compound
A
2 or more elements chemically combined
