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absolute zero
the temperature at which all molecular motion should cease(two words)
accelerator
a device that is used to accelerate charged particles to high speeds
accuracy
the relationship between the graduations on a measuring device and the actual standard for the quantitybeing measured
acid
a substance that produces hydrogen ions in water solution; a proton donor
acidic anhydride
a nonmetallic oxide that can react with water to form an acid(two words)
actinoid series
fourteen elements beginning with actinium in which the arrow diagram predicts the highest energyelectrons to be in the 5f sublevel(two words)
activated complex
an assembly of atoms in an excited state between reactants and products in a chemical reaction(two words)
activation energy
the [energy] required to form the activated complex(two words)
activity
the effective concentration of a species
addition polymerization
the formation of a polymer through addition reactions(two words)
addition reaction
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a [reaction]; the combining of two or more molecules through adding on at the double or triple bond of anunsaturated organic compound(two words)
adiabatic system
[system] in which heat neither leaves nor enters(two words)
adsorption
the process of one substance being attracted and held to the surface of another substance
alcohol
one of a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of the hydroxyl group, -OH
aldehyde
one of the class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of the carbonyl group (>C = 0) onthe end of the carbon chain(RCHO)
aliphatic
hydrocarbons consisting of chains or nonaromatic rings
alkali metal
an element in Group 1(IA)(two words)
alkaline earth metal
an element in Group 2(IIA)(three words)
alkane
an aliphatic hydrocarbon having only single carbon-carbon bonds
alkene
an aliphatic hydrocarbon having one or more double bonds
alkyne
an aliphatic hydrocarbon having one or more triple bonds
allotrope
form of an element differing in crystal or molecular structure
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alloy
a mixture of a metal and one or more other elements, usually metals
alpha particle
a helium nucleus(two words)
amide
an organic compound containing the -CO-NH2 group; an inorganic compound containing NH2
amine
an organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms byhydrocarbon radicals
amino acid
an organic compound characterized by the presence of an amino group and a carboxyl group on thesame carbon atom(two words)
amorphous
a non-crystalline material that appears solid but without long-range order; supercooled liquid
ampere
the unit of electric current equal to one coulomb per second
amphoteric
having the ability to act as either an acid or a base
amplitude
the maximum value attained by a wave
anhydrous
without water
anion
a negative ion
anode
the positive electrode (general); the electrode at which oxidation occurs (electrochemical)
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antiparticle
a particle identical to a second particle in all respects except for opposite charge and magnetic moment
aromatic compound
an organic ring [compound] containing one or more benzene rings(two words)
arrow diagram
a system for predicting the order of filling energy sublevels with electrons(two words)
atom
the smallest particle of an element
atomic mass
the [mass] of an atom in atomic mass units; the average mass of the atoms of an element(two words)
atomic mass unit
one-twelfth the mass of the carbon-12 atom(three words)
atomic number
the [number] of protons in the nucleus of an atom(two words)
atomic radius
the distance from the center of an atom to the 90% probability surface of the electron cloud(two words)
atomic theory
the body of knowledge concerning the existence of atoms and their characteristic structure(two words)
Avogadro constant
the number of objects in a mole; 6.022 136 7 x 10^23(two words)
Avogadro's principle
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The [principle] that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the samenumber of molecules.(two words, possessive)
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balance
an instrument used to measure mass
barometer
a manometer used to measure atmospheric pressure
baryon
a subatomic particle classified as a heavy hadron
base
a substance that produces hydroxide ions in water solution; a proton acceptor
basic anhydride
a metallic oxide that will react with water to form a base(two words)
beta particle
an electron (-) or positron (+)(two words)
binary acid
an [acid] containing only hydrogen and one other element(two words)
binary compound
a [compound] composed of only two elements(two words)
binding energy
the [energy] required to split the nucleus into separate nucleons(two words)
biochemistry
the study of the substances and reactions involved in life processes
body-centered cubic
having a unit cell with a particle at each vertex of a cube and a particle in the center of the cube(three words, hyphenated)
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Bohr atom
planetary [atom] model(two words)
boiling point
the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the atmospheric pressure(two words)
bond
the force holding atoms together in a compound or molecule
bond angle
the [angle] between two bond axes extending from the same atom(two words)
bond axis
the imaginary line connecting the nuclei of two bonded atoms(two words)
bond character
the relative ionic or covalent nature of a chemical bond(two words)
bond length
the distance between the nuclei of bonded atoms(two words)
bond strength
the energy required to break a bond(two words)
Boyle's law
The volume of a specific amount of gas varies inversely as the pressure if the temperature remainsconstant.(two words, possessive)
branch
a carbon group, named as a radical, that is attached to the main carbon chain in an organic compound
Brownian motion
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the random [motion] of colloidal particles due to their bombardment by the molecules of the dispersingmedium(two words)
buffer system
a solution that can receive moderate amounts of either acid or base without significant change in its pH.(two words)
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calorimeter
a device for measuring the transfer of heat during a chemical or physical change
capillary rise
the tendency of a liquid to [rise] in a tube of small diameter due to the surface tension of the liquid(two words)
carbide ion
a carbon atom that has gained four electrons; C^4-(two words)
carbohydrate
compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are mostly simple sugars or condensation polymers ofsugars
carboxylic acid
the class of organic compounds characterized by the carboxyl group (-COOH)(two words)
catalysis
the speeding up of chemical reactions by the presence of a substance that is unchanged after thereaction
catalyst
a substance that speeds a chemical reaction without being permanently changed itself
catenation
the joining of like atoms in chains.
cathode
the negative electrode (general); the electrode at which reduction occurs (electrochemical)
cathode rays
the beam of electrons in a gas discharge tube(two words, plural)
cation
a positive ion
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cell potential
the voltage obtained from a voltaic cell(two words)
cellulose
a woody polymer of glucose
Celsius scale
the temperature scale based on the boiling point of water as 100 degrees and the freezing point of wateras 0 degrees(two words)
chain reaction
a [reaction] in which the product from each step acts as a reactant for the next step
(two words)
chalcogen
an element in Group 16(VIA)
Charles's law
The volume of a specific amount of gas varies directly as the absolute temperature if the pressureremains constant.(two words, possessive)
chemical change
a [change]; a rearrangement of atoms and/or molecules to produce one or more new substances withnew properties(two words)
chemical formula
the notation using symbols and numerals to represent the composition of substances(two words)
chemical property
a [property] characteristic of a substance when it is involved in a chemical change(two words)
chemical reaction
a [reaction] in which one or more substances are changed into one or more new substances(two words)
chemical symbol
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a notation using one to three letters to represent an element(two words)
chemistry
the study of the structure and properties of matter
chromatography
the separation of a mixture using a technique based upon differential adsorption between a stationaryphase and a mobile phase
closest packing
the crystal structure in which space between particles is minimized(two words)
coefficient
a numeral, representing the number of formula units of the substance, placed before a formula
colligative properties
the [properties] of solutions that depend only on the number of particles present without regard to type(two words, plural)
colloid
a dispersion of particles from 1 nm to 100 nm in at least one dimension in a continuous medium
colloid chemistry
the study of colloids, especially of surfaces(two words)
column chromatography
[chromatography] in which the stationary phase is held in a column(two words)
combustion
burning, or reaction with oxygen producing heat and usually light
common ion effect
an equilibrium phenomenon in which an ion common to two or more substances in a solution shifts thepoint of equilibrium away from itself(three words)
complex ion
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a [catalyst] that functions by adsorbing one of the reactants on its surface; a heterogeneous catalyst(two words)
containment vessel
a reinforced concrete and steel structure designed to contain any leakage from a nuclear reactor
(two words)
continuous phase
the dispersing medium in a colloid(two words)
control rod
the neutron-absorbing substance used to control the rate of reaction in a nuclear reactor(two words)
coordinate covalent bond
a covalent [bond] in which both electrons of the shared pair come from the same atom(three words)
coordination number
the [number] of points at which ligands are attached to the central atom or ion in a complex ion orcoordination compound(two words)
corrosion
the chemical interaction of a metal with its environment
coulomb
the quantity of electrical charge equal to the flow of one ampere for one second
counting number
natural [number]; any cardinal number except zero(two words)
covalent bond
a [bond] characterized by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms(two words)
covalent radius
the [radius] of an atom along the bond axis(two words)
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critical pressure
the [pressure] needed to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature(two words)
critical temperature
the highest [temperature] at which the vapor and liquid states of a substance can exist in equilibrium(two words)
crystal
a solid in which the particles are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern; a lattice
crystal defect
an imperfection in a crystal lattice(two words)
crystallization
the forming of crystals by evaporation or cooling
crystalloid
a substance that can penetrate a semipermeable membrane
cubic closest packing
face-centered cubic
(three words)
cyclic
consisting of atoms bonded in a closed ring
cycloalkanes
hydrocarbons in which the carbon atoms are bonded in a ring and all bonds are single bonds(plural)
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Dalton's law
In a mixture of gases, the total pressure of the mixture is the sum of the partial pressures of eachcomponent gas.
(two words, possessive)
de Broglie's hypothesis
the [hypothesis] that particles may have the properties of waves.(two words, possessive)
decomposition
a reaction in which a compound breaks into two or more simpler substances
degenerate
having the same energy
dehydrating agent
a substance that can absorb water from other substances(two words)
deliquescent
the property of a solid to absorb sufficient water from the air to form a liquid solution
delocalization
the concept in which bonding electrons are not confined to the region between two atoms, but may bespread over several atoms or a whole piece of metal
density
mass per unit volume
desiccant
a drying agent
didentate
a ligand that attaches to the central ion in a complex in two places
diffusion
the spontaneous spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed
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dilute solution
a [solution] with a low ratio of solute to solvent(two words)
dipeptide
two amino acids joined by an amide link
dipole
a polar molecule
dipole-dipole force
an attraction between dipoles; component of van der Waals forces(three words, hyphenated)
dipole-induced dipole force
an attraction between a dipole and a nonpolar molecule that has been induced to become a dipole;component of van der Waals forces(four words, hyphenated)
dipole moment
the strength of a dipole expressed as charge multiplied by distance(two words)
dislocation
a crystal defect
dispersed phase
colloidal particles distributed throughout the continuous phase(two words)
dispersion forces
the [forces] between particles that are not permanent dipoles; component of van der Waals forces(two words, plural)
dissociation
the separation of ions in solution
distillation
a separation method based on the evaporation of a liquid and the condensation of its vapor
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electromagnetic energy
radiant [energy]; energy transferred by electromagnetic waves(two words)
electron
an elementary particle with unit negative charge
electron affinity
the attraction of an atom for an electron(two words)
electron cloud
the space effectively occupied by an electron in an atom(two words)
electron configuration
a description of the arrangement of the electrons in an atom(two words)
electronegativity
the relative attraction of an atom for a shared pair of electrons
electronic conduction
the flow of electrons in a metal(two words)
electrophoresis
the migration of colloidal particles in an electric field
element
a substance whose atoms all have the same number of protons in the nucleus
elimination reaction
an organic [reaction] in which a small molecule is removed from a larger molecule leaving a double bondin the larger molecule(two words)
empirical formula
the [formula] giving the simplest ratio between the atoms of the elements present in a compound(two words)
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endergonic
a process having an increase in Gibbs free energy
endothermic
a change that takes place with the absorption of heat
endpoint
the point in a titration where equivalent amounts of reactants are present
energy
a property of matter that can be converted to work under the proper circumstances
energy level
a specific energy or group of energies that may be possessed by electrons in an atom(two words)
energy sublevel
a specific energy that may be possessed by electrons within an energy level in an atom(two words)
enthalpy
that part of the energy of a substance that is due to the motion of its particles added to the product of itsvolume and pressure
enthalpy of formation
the net amount of energy produced or consumed when a mole of a compound is formed from its elements(three words)
enthalpy of fusion
the energy required to change 1 gram of a substance from solid to liquid(three words)
enthalpy of reaction
the change in enthalpy accompanying a chemical [reaction](three words)
enthalpy of solution
the change in enthalpy when one substance is dissolved in another(three words)
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enthalpy of vaporization
the energy needed to change 1 gram of a substance from liquid to gas(three words)
entropy
the degree of disorder in a system
enzyme
a biological catalyst
equation
a symbolic expression representing a chemical change
equilibrium
a state in which no net change takes place in a system
equilibrium constant
a mathematical expression giving the ratio of the product of the concentrations of the products to theproduct of the concentrations of reactants in a chemical reaction(two words)
ester
an organic compound characterized by the functional group R-CO-O-R'
esterification
the production of an ester by the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid
ether
an organic compound characterized by the functional group R-0-R'
evaporation
the process by which surface particles of liquids escape into the vapor state
excess reactant
reactant remaining when all of some other reactant has been consumed
exergonic
a process having a decrease in Gibbs free energy
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exothermic
a change that produces heat
experiment
a test of a hypothesis under controlled conditions
extensive property
a [property] dependent on the amount of matter present(two words)
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galvanizing
the coating of iron with a protective layer of zinc
galvanometer
an instrument used to detect an electric current
gamma ray
a quantum of energy of very high frequency and very short wavelength(two words)
gas
the state of matter in which particles are far apart and moving randomly
gas chromatography
a chromatographic method in which a carrier gas (inert) distributes the vapor being analyzed in a packedcolumn(two words)
geometric isomers
compounds with the same formula but different arrangement of substituents around a double bond(two words, plural)
Gibbs free energy
the chemical reaction potential of a substance or system(three words)
gluon
a theoretical massless particle exchanged by quarks
glycogen
a biological (specifically animal) polymer of glucose
Graham's law
The ratio of the relative rates of diffusion of gases is equal to the square root of the inverse ratio of theirmolecular masses.(two words, possessive)
gray
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hadrons
a class of heavy subatomic particles; leptons and _____.(plural)
half-cell
the part of an electrochemical cell in which either the oxidation or reduction reaction is taking place; singleelectrode in contact with the solution of an electrolyte(two words, hyphenated)
half-life
the length of time necessary for one-half an amount of a radioactive nuclide to disintegrate(two words, hyphenated)
half-reaction
either the oxidation or the reduction part of a redox reaction(two words, hyphenated)
halogen
an element in Group 17(VIIA)
heat
energy transferred due to differences in temperature
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
It is impossible to know exactly both the position and momentum of an electron at the same instant.(three words)
Henry's law
The mass of gas that will dissolve in a specific amount of a liquid varies directly with the pressure.(two words, possessive)
hertz
the unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second
Hess's law
The enthalpy change for an overall reaction is equal to the sum of the enthalpy changes for all steps ofthe reaction.(two words, possessive)
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heterogeneous
composed of more than one phase
heterogeneous catalyst
a [catalyst] in a phase different from that of the reactants(two words)
heterogeneous mixture
a combination of two or more substances that are not uniformly dispersed(two words)
heterogeneous reaction
a [reaction] in which not all reactants are in the same phase(two words)
hexagonal closest packing
having a crystal structure in which space between particles is minimized; found in most metals(three words)
high performance liquid chromatography
a type of column chromatography in which the surface area of the particles in the stationary phase isincreased(four words)
homogeneous
uniform throughout
homogeneous catalyst
a [catalyst] in the same phase as the reactants(two words)
homogeneous reaction
a [reaction] in which the reactants are in the same phase(two words)
homologous series
compounds that differ from each other by a specific structural unit(two words)
hybrid orbitals
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equivalent [orbitals] formed from orbitals of different energies(two words, plural)
hybridization
the merging of two or more unlike orbitals to form an equal number of identical orbitals in an atom
hydrate
a compound (crystalline) in which the ions are attached to one or more water molecules
hydrated ion
complex ion in which the ligands are water molecules(two words)
hydration
the adhering of water molecules to dissolved ions
hydride ion
a hydrogen atom that has gained an electron; H^-(two words)
hydrocarbon
compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon
hydrogen bonding
a very strong dipole-dipole interaction involving molecules in which hydrogen is bonded to a highlyelectronegative element (N, 0, F)(two words)
hydrogen ion
a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron; H^+; a proton(two words)
hydrolysis
the reaction of a salt with water to form a weak acid or weak base, or both
hydronium ion
H30^+(two words)
hygroscopic
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absorbing water from the air
hypothesize
to propose an explanation based on observations
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ideal gas
a model in which [gas] particles are mass points and exert no attraction for each other(two words)
ideal gas equation
PV = nRT(three words)
ideal solution
a [solution] in which all intermolecular forces are roughly equal(two words)
immiscible
a property of two liquids that will not dissolve in each other at all
indicator
a weak organic acid whose color differs from that of its conjugate; used to indicate the pH of a solution
induced dipole
a nonpolar molecule that is transformed into a [dipole] by an electric field(two words)
inductive effect
the influence of one functional group on another(two words)
inertia
the tendency of an object to resist any change in its velocity
infrared spectroscopy
the study of the behavior of matter when it is exposed to infrared radiation
(two words)
inhibitor
a substance that stops or retards a chemical reaction by forming a complex with a reactant
inner transition elements
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isomer
a substance that has the same molecular formula as another substance, but differs in structure; asubstance that exhibits isomerism with another substance
isomerism
the property of having more than one structure for the same formula
isomorphism
condition of two or more compounds having the same crystalline structure
isothermal process
a [process] taking place at constant temperature(two words)
isotope
one of two or more atoms having the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
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joule
the SI unit of energy; 1 kg-m^2/s^2
Joule-Thomson effect
the cooling [effect] observed when a compressed gas is allowed to expand rapidly through a smallopening(three words, hyphenated)
kelvin
the SI unit of temperature; 1/273.16 of the interval between absolute zero and the triple point of water
Kelvin scale
the temperature [scale] with 0 equal to absolute zero and 273.16 equal to the triple point of water(two words)
ketone
an organic compound characterized by the functional group R-CO-R'
kilogram
the SI unit of mass
kinetic energy
the [energy] of an object due to its motion(two words)
kinetic theory
the group of ideas explaining the interaction of matter and energy due to particle motion(two words)
kinetically stable
property of a compound for which the activation energy for decomposition is so high that reaction
proceeds too slowly for a change to be detected(two words)
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light subatomic particles(plural)
Lewis electron dot diagram
the representation of an atom, ion, or molecule in which an element symbol stands for the nucleus and all
inner level electrons while dots stand for outer level electrons(four words)
ligand
a negative ion or polar molecule attached to a central ion in a complex
limiting reactant
the [reactant] that is consumed completely in a chemical reaction(two words)
linear accelerator
a device for accelerating particles in a straight line(two words)
lipid
a biological molecule that is soluble in nonpolar solvents
liquefaction
condensing a gas to a liquid
liquid
the state of matter characterized by its constituent particles appearing to vibrate about moving points
liquid crystal
a substance that has order in the arrangement of its particles in only one or two dimensions(two words)
liter
one cubic decimeter
London forces
another name for dispersion [forces](two words, plural)
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macromolecule
a crystal composed of a single molecule with all atoms covalently bonded in a network fashion
magnetohydrodynamics
the study of the behavior of plasmas in magnetic fields
malleability
noun--the property of a substance that allows it to be beaten into thin sheets
manometer
a device for measuring gas pressure
mass
measure of the amount of matter
mass defect
the difference between the mass of an atom and the sum of the masses of the particles composing it(two words)
mass-energy stoichiometry
a problem in which the amount of energy absorbed or released during a reaction can be calculated fromthe mass of materials(three words, hyphenated)
mass-mass stoichiometry
a problem in which the mass of one substance is provided and the mass of another substance must becalculated(three words, hyphenated)
mass number
the total [number] of protons and neutrons in an atom(two words)
mass spectrometry
an analysis of substances on the basis of the behavior of their ionized forms in magnetic and electricfields(two words)
material
a specific kind of matter
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a material consisting of two or more substances
mobile phase
the fluid containing the mixture to be fractionated in chromatography(two words)
model
an arrangement analogous to, and useful for, understanding a system in nature, but existing only in one'smind
moderator
a substance used to slow neutrons in a nuclear reactor
molal boiling point constant
the change of the boiling point of a solvent in a one-molal solution(four words)
molal freezing point constant
the change of the freezing point of a solvent in a one-molal solution(four words)
molality
a unit of concentration equal to the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
molar heat capacity
the energy necessary to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by one Celsius degree(three words)
molar mass
the [mass] in grams of one mole of a substance(two words)
molar volume
the [volume] occupied by one mole of a substance; equal to 22.414 10 dm^3 for a gas at standardtemperature and standard atmospheric pressure(two words)
molarity
a unit of concentration equal to the number of moles of solute in a cubic decimeter of solution
mole
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the Avogadro constant number of objects
mole fraction
a unit of concentration equal to the number of moles of component per mole of solution(two words)
molecular formula
a [formula] indicating the actual number of atoms of each element making up a molecule(two words)
molecular mass
the [mass] found by adding the atomic masses of the atoms comprising the molecule(two words)
molecule
a neutral group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
momentum
the product of mass and velocity
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nematic substance
a [substance] that is a liquid crystal with one dimension of order(two words)
net ionic equation
a chemical [equation] with spectator ions eliminated(three words)
network crystal
a [crystal] in which each atom is covalently bonded to all its nearest neighbors, so that the entire crystal isone molecule(two words)
neutral
neither acidic nor basic (electrolytes); neither positive nor negative (electricity)
neutralization
combining equivalent amounts of acid and base
neutralization reaction
the double displacement [reaction] between an acid and a base to produce salt and water(two words)
neutrino
a neutral particle associated with leptons
neutron
a neutral subatomic particle; a hadron
Newtonian mechanics
the laws of [mechanics] applicable in the macroscopic world
(two words)
nitrile
an organic compound characterized by the functional group -CN
nitro
the functional group -N02
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a substance containing a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group
nuclide
an atom of a specific energy with a specified number of protons and a specified number of neutrons in itsnucleus
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observe
to note with the senses, aided or unaided
octahedral
the shape in which six objects are equally spaced about a central object
octane rating
a system of [rating] gasoline based upon the proportions of heptane and 2,2,4-trimethylpentane in themixture(two words)
octet
an especially stable arrangement of four pairs of electrons in the outer energy level of an atom
octet rule
the tendency of atoms to gain or lose electrons so that they acquire eight electrons in their outer level(two words)
ohm
the SI unit of electrical resistance; one volt per ampere
olefin
an alkene; any hydrocarbon that contains one double bond per molecule; used to manufacture fibers inwhich the _____ is polermized into a long-chain synthetic polymer; ethylene or propylene are especiallyused as synethic units
optimum conditions
the [conditions] maximizing the product of an equilibrium reaction(two words, plural)
orbital
the space that can be occupied by 0, 1, or 2 electrons with the same energy level, energy sublevel, andspacial orientation
organic
pertaining to carbon compounds
organic chemistry
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packing
the adsorbent in a chromatographic column
pair repulsion
a model used to predict molecular shape based on the mutual repulsion of electron clouds(two words)
paper chromatography
a chromatographic method that uses paper as the stationary phase; the mobile phase moves by capillaryaction(two words)
parent chain
the longest continuous [chain] of carbon atoms in an organic compound(two words)
partially miscible
property of two liquids that dissolve in each other to some extent, but not completely(two words)
pascal
the SI unit of pressure; 1 N/m^2
Pauli exclusion principle
No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers.(three words)
peptide bond
an amide link; -CO-NH-(two words)
percent of ionization
the amount ionized divided by the original amount, multiplied by 100(three words)
percent composition
the mass of an element in a compound divided by the mass of the compound, multiplied by 100(two words)
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a graphical representation of the equilibrium relationships of the phases of a substance(two words)
phenol
C6H5OH; any compound having a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring
photoelectric effect
ejection of electrons from a surface exposed to light(two words)
photon
quantum of visible radiant energy
physical change
a [change] in which the same substance is present before and after the change(two words)
physical property
a [property] that can be observed without a change of substance(two words)
pi bond
a [bond] formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals(two words)
planetary model
the [model] of the atom in which the sun represents the nucleus and the planets represent the electrons(two words)
plasma
a state composed of electrons and positive ions that have been knocked apart by collisions at very hightemperatures
pOH
-log[OH^-]
point mass
an ideal gas particle with [mass] but no dimensions(two words)
polar covalent
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a bond formed by a shared pair of electrons that are more strongly attracted to one atom than to the other(two words)
polarity
property of a molecule caused by an unsymmetrical charge distribution
polyatomic ion
a group of atoms covalently bonded but possessing an overall charge(two words)
polymer
a very large molecule made from the same simple units repeated many times
polymerization
the formation of a polymer from monomers
polymorphism
the property of a substance whereby it exists in more than one crystalline form
polyprotic acid
an [acid] with more than one ionizable hydrogen atom(two words)
positional isomers
two or more molecules having the same formula but having a functional group in different positions on theparent chain(two words, plural)
positron
the antiparticle of the electron
potential difference
the [difference] in electric potential
(two words)
potential energy
the [energy] of an object due to its position(two words)
precipitate
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a solid, produced by a reaction, that separates from a solution
precision
the measure of the reproducibility of measurements within a set
pressure
force per unit area
principal quantum number
the [quantum number] designating energy level and electron cloud size(three words)
probability
mathematical expression of "chance" or "odds"
product
a substance produced as the result of a chemical change
protein
a biological polymer of amino acids linked by amide groups
proton
positive nucleon
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qualitative
adj.--concerning the kinds of matter present
quantitative
adj.--concerning the amounts of matter present
quantum
a discrete "packet" of energy
quantum mechanics
the laws of [mechanics] concerning the interaction of matter and radiation at the atomic and subatomiclevel
(two words)
quantum number
a [number] describing a property of an electron in an atom(two words)
quantum theory
the [theory] that energy is transferred in discrete units(two words)
quark
a theoretical particle believed to be elementary and a constituent of a hadron
rad
0.01 gray
radiant energy
[energy] being transferred between objects by electromagnetic waves(two words)
radical
a fragment of a molecule; neutral, yet at least one atom lacking its octet of electrons
radioactivity
spontaneous nuclear decay
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0.01 sievert
reversible change
a [change] that can also go in the opposite direction(two words)
reversible reaction
a [reaction] in which the products may react to produce the original reactants(two words)
reversible thermodynamic change
an ideal [change] in which the difference in pressure is infinitesimal(three words)
Rutherford-Bohr atom
the planetary [atom] model(three words, hyphenated)
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salt
a compound formed from a positive ion other than hydrogen and a negative ion other than hydroxide
salt bridge
an ionic solution used to complete an electric circuit in a voltaic cell(two words)
saponification
the reaction of an ester with a strong aqueous base to form a soap and glycerol
saturated
the gaseous phase of a system with equilibrium between a substance and its vapor
saturated compound
a [compound] having only single bonds between carbon atoms(two words)
saturated hydrocarbon
a [hydrocarbon] in which all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds(two words)
saturated solution
a [solution] in which undissolved solute is in equilibrium with dissolved solute
(two words)
science
the systematic investigation of nature
screw dislocation
a crystal defect due to improperly aligned unit cells(two words)
second
the SI unit of time
semiconductor
a substance that conducts electricity, but poorly
semipermeable membrane
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a barrier allowing the passage of small ions and molecules but blocking passage of large particles(two words)
shared pair
a [pair] of electrons bonding two atoms together by being shared by the two atoms
(two words)
shielding effect
the decrease in the attraction between outer electrons and the nucleus due to the presence of otherelectrons between them; electron _____.(two words)
SI units
the internationally accepted set of standards for measurements(two words, plural)
side chain
a branch on the parent [chain] of an organic molecule(two words)
sievert
the SI unit used to measure the absorbed dose of radiation; ionizing radiation equal to 100 rem
sigma bond
a [bond] formed by the direct or end-to-end overlap of atomic orbitals(two words)
significant digits
the reliable [digits] in a measurement based on the accuracy of the measuring instrument(two words, plural)
silicates
compounds containing silicon and oxygen(plural)
simple cubic
having a unit cell with one particle centered on each vertex of a cube(two words)
single displacement
a reaction in which one element replaces another in a compound(two words)
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smectic substance
a [substance] that is a liquid crystal having two dimensions of order(two words)
solid
the state of matter characterized by particles that appear to vibrate about fixed points
solubility
the quantity of solute that will dissolve in a specified amount of solvent at a specific temperature
solubility product constant
the equilibrium [constant] for the dissolving of a slightly soluble salt(three words)
solute
the substance present in lesser quantity in a solution
solution
a homogeneous mixture composed of solute and solvent
solution equilibrium
the state in which solute is dissolving at the same rate that solute is coming out of solution(two words)
solvation
the attaching of solvent particles to solute particles
solvent
the substance present in the greater amount in a solution
space lattice
the arrangement pattern of the unit cells in a crystal
(two words)
specific heat
the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one Celsiusdegree(two words)
specific rate constant
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a [constant] relating the rate of a reaction to reactant concentrations(three words)
spectator ion
an [ion] present in a solution but not taking part in a chemical reaction
(two words)
spectroscopy
the study of the interaction of matter and radiant energy
spectrum
a unique set of wavelengths absorbed or emitted by a substance
spin
a property of subatomic particles corresponding to rotation on an axis
spontaneous
occurring without outside influence
square planar
the arrangement in which four objects are at the corners of a square around a fifth object in the center(two words)
stability
the ability of a substance to remain undecomposed
standard atmospheric pressure
101.325 kPa(three words)
standard solution
a [solution] whose concentration is known with a high degree of accuracy(two words)
standard state
thermodynamic reference conditions, 25.0 C, 101.3 kPa, 1M(two words)
standard temperature
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0 degrees C for gases; 25 degrees C for thermodynamics(two words)
starch
a biological (specifically plants) polymer of glucose
state
the particle arrangement in a phase as solid, liquid, gas, or plasma
state function
a thermodynamic quantity that is determined solely by the conditions, not the method of arriving at thoseconditions(two words)
stationary phase
the adsorbent in chromatography(two words)
stoichiometry
mass and volume relationships in chemical changes
STP
standard temperature and atmospheric pressure (273 K and 101.325 kPa)
strong acid
a completely ionized acidic electrolyte(two words)
strong base
a completely ionized basic electrolyte(two words)
structural isomers
two or more compounds with the same formula but differing arrangements of the parent carbon chain(two words, plural)
subatomic particle
a [particle] smaller than an atom(two words)
sublevel
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an [element] not occurring in nature(two words)
system
that part of the universe under consideration
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technology
the practical applications of scientific discoveries
temperature
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles composing a material
temporary dipole
a [dipole] formed from a nonpolar molecule for a brief period due to the presence of an electric field(two words)
ternary
composed of three elements
ternary acid
an [acid] containing hydrogen, usually oxygen, and one other element(two words)
tetradentate
describing a ligand that attaches to the central ion in four locations
tetrahedral
adj.--four objects equally spaced in three dimensions around a fifth object
theory
an explanation of a phenomenon
thermodynamic stability
the [stability] of a substance due to a positive change in the Gibbs free energy for the decomposition ofthe substance(two words)
thermodynamics
the study of the flow of energy in systems
thermometer
a device for measuring temperature
thin layer chromatography
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the temperature and pressure at which all three states of a substance are in equilibrium(two words)
Tyndall effect
the scattering of light by colloidal or suspended particles
(two words)
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vapor pressure
the [pressure] exerted by a vapor in equilibrium with its liquid(two words)
velocity
the speed and direction of motion
viscosity
the resistance of a liquid to flow
visible spectroscopy
the study of the interaction of matter with visible radiation(two words)
vitamin
a group of biochemicals that are necessary for some enzymatic reactions to take place
volatile
an easily evaporated liquid
volt
the SI unit of electric potential difference
voltaic cell
a [cell] in which a chemical reaction generates an electric current(two words)
wave
a periodic disturbance in a medium
wave equation
the [equation] describing the behavior of the electron as a wave
(two words)
wavelength
the distance between two successive crests of a wave
wave-particle duality of nature
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All particles have wave properties and all waves have particle properties.(five words, hyphenated)
weak acid
a slightly ionized acidic electrolyte
(two words)
weak base
a slightly ionized basic electrolyte(two words)
weak forces
an attraction of molecules for each other through the action of dipoles(two words, plural)
weight
the gravitational attraction of Earth or a celestial body for matter
work
a force moving through a distance
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