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What does empirical formula mean?

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The Empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms within a chemical compound

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Define relative atomic mass

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Relative atomic mass is the weighted mean mass of an atom of an element compared to the 1/12th of the mass of an atom of C12

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that contain different numbers of neutrons from each other

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What is the ideal gas equation?

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pV = nRT

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What does it mean when something is hydrated?

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Hydrated = a crystalline compound containing water

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What does it mean when something is anhydrous?

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Anhydrous = a crystalline compound containing NO water

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What is esterification?

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The reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid to produce an ester and water

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What is an elimination?

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Breaking up 1 molecule into 2 separate, smaller molecules

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