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Term
Element
Definition
is made up of atoms of the same type and is defined by the number of protons
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Atomic Number
Definition
The number of protons in a nucleus. It determines the chemical properties of an element.
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Atomic mass
Definition
the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
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Isotopes
Definition
Atoms of the same element which have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
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Ions
Definition
Electrically charged atoms.
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Cation
Definition
positive charge
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Anion
Definition
negative charge
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Gas phase
Definition
weak attractions, move around random erratic behavior.
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Liquid phase
Definition
takes shape of container, and has more attractions.
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Solid phase
Definition
does not take shape of container, does not flow, and particles move little.
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Melting
Definition
Process that takes solid to a liquid.
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Evaporation
Definition
Liquid to gas
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Condensation
Definition
gas to liquid
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Solvent
Definition
the substance that does the dissolving
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Solution
Definition
A substance dissolved in another substance. Sugar dissolved in water
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Tincture
Definition
refers to a solution in which the solvent is alcohol.
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Emulsion
Definition
refers to a liquid dispersed in another liquid in which it is not soluble. ( can not be dissolved)ex. oil, vinegar
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Chemical change
Definition
a change in the chemical composition of a substance to produce a new material with new properties (iron left exposed to environment will react with oxygen in the air.)
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Physical Change
Definition
a change in which original substances remain unchanged and no new substances are produced
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Reactants
Definition
the substances that react with each other, and are written on the left side of the equation.
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Products
Definition
the substances that are the end result of the reaction, and are written on the right side of the equation
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Synthesis or combination reactions
Definition
Involve 2 or more reactants that combine to create 1 ultimate product.
ex. 2H + O > 2H O
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Single Replacement Reactions
Definition
Involve an element reacting with a compound. During this reaction, an atom of single element replaces an element in the compound.
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Double-Displacement Reactions
Definition
a chemical reaction between two compounds where the positive ion of one compound is exchanged with the positive ion of another compound
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Decomposition reactions
Definition
These reactions involve one reactant that is broken down into two or more products. Most often, it is heat that is used to drive this type of reaction.
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Boyle's Law
Definition
states that at a constant temperature pressure is inversely related to volume. Thus, as pressure increases, volume decreases and vice versa.
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Charles's Law
Definition
States that at constant pressure, temperature, and volume are directly related.Thus as temperature increases, volume increases.
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Gay-Lussac's Law
Definition
states that at constant volume, as temperature increases, pressure increases.
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Acivation energy
Definition
Energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction.
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Catalysts
Definition
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without actually undergoing any change itself.
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Starch
Definition
polysaccharides that areformed in plants
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Glycogen
Definition
polysaccharide found in animals
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Fats are made of
Definition
Fatty acids and glycerol.
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Fat molecules are made up of
Definition
one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules.
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