Introduction to Chemistry Vocabulary (1st Page) Flashcards
Define “Abbreviated electron configuration”
Uses one of the noble gases to represent the core of electrons up to that element.
Define “absolute zero”
The minimum possible temperature, labeled 0 K (zero kelvins).
Define “acid”
An ionic compound of the H+ cation dissolved in water.
Define “Acid dissociation (Ka)”
The equilibrium content for the dissociation of a weak acid into ions.
Define “Acid salt”
An ionic compound whose aqueous solution is slightly acidic.
Define “Activated energy (Ea)”
The minimum amount of kinetic energy molecules must posses for an effective collision to occur.
Define “Activated complex”
See transition state
Define “active site”
Area of enzymatic action where substrate molecules react.
Define “activity series”
A list of elements that will replace elements below them in single-replacement reactions.
Define “actual yield”
The amount that is actually produced in a chemical reaction.
Define “Addition reaction”
A reaction where atoms are added across a double or triple bond.
Define “adhesion”
The tendency of a substance to interact with other substances because of intermolecular forces.
Define “Adsorb”
Bind to the surface of another surface.
Define “alcohol”
An organic compound that contains an OH functional group.
Define “Aliphatic hydrocarbons”
A hydrocarbon bases on chains of C atoms.
Define “Alkaline battery”
A type of dry cell that contains an alkaline (i.e., basic) moist paste, rather than an acidic paste.
Define “Alkane”
An aliphatic hydrocarbon with only single covalent bonds.
Define “Alkene”
An aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains a C-C double bond.
Define “Alkyl Halide”
An organic compound that contains a halogen atom.
Define “Alkyne”
An aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains a C-C triple bond.
Define “Alpha particle”
A type of radioactive emission equivalent to a helium nucleus.
Define “Amide group”
A functional group that is the combination of the amine and carbonyl functional groups.
Define “Amide bond”
The bond between the N atom and the C atom in an amide.
Define “Amine”
An organic derivative of ammonia.
