Vocab Flashcards
1
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Accuracy
A
How close it is to actual value
2
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Precision
A
How reproducible the answer is
3
Q
Inaccuracy
A
Limitations in precision or techniques
4
Q
Systematic errors
A
Do not average out with repeated measurements
5
Q
Ion
A
Atom or group of atoms that has a net charge
6
Q
Crystalline solids
A
Well defined forms
7
Q
Amorphous solid
A
No well defined form
8
Q
Homogenous mixture
A
No boundary between substances
9
Q
Heterogenous mixture
A
Boundary between substances
10
Q
Extensive property
A
Dependent on matter
11
Q
Intensive property
A
Does not depend on matter
12
Q
Covalent bond
A
Atoms sharing some of their electrons
13
Q
Empirical formula
A
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms
14
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Molecular formula
A
Shows the exact number of atoms in a molecular substance