Reactions in aqueous solutions Flashcards
1
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Dissociation
A
The splitting of ionic compounds into its ions
2
Q
Dissolution
A
The process where ionic crystals break up into ions in water
3
Q
Ionisation
A
The reaction of a molecular substance with water to produce ions
4
Q
Hydration
A
The process where ions become surrounded with water molecules
5
Q
Cations
A
Positively charged ions (e.g. Na^+, Mg^2+, Al^3+, NH4^+,
etc.
6
Q
Anions
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Negatively charged ions (e.g. Cl^-, S^2-, O^2-, NO3^-, SO4^2-, etc.
7
Q
Electrolyte
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A substance that contains free ions and behaves as an electrically conductive medium
8
Q
Precipitate
A
The solid that forms in a solution during a chemical reaction
9
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Ion exchange reaction
A
A type of reaction where the positive ions exchange their respective negative ions due to a driving force
