Chemistry all definitions crossword (part 1)

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  • Created on: 21-02-17 16:31
Number of protons in a nucleus of an atom
Proton number
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The total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus of an atom
Nucleon number
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Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of nucleons
Isotopes
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Average mass of naturally occurring atoms of an element on a scale where the C-12 atom has a mass of exactly 12 units
Relative atomic mass
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The sum of relative atomic masses
Relative molecular mass
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A specific number of particles that is equal to the number of atoms contained in 12g of Carbon. 12g of Carbon contains 6.023 x 10^23 atoms.
Mole
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The breakdown of an ionic compound, molten or in an aqueous solution, by the passage of electricity
Electrolysis
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Loss of electrons/gain of oxygen
Oxidation is loss, reduction is gain
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Gain of electrons/loss of oxygen
Reduction
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Any reaction in which electron transfer takes place
Redox
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Made in a factory
Synthetic
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Contains additives that break down in sunlight
Photodegradable
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Random motion of particles caused by them being struck by other particles
Brownian motion
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Movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration in liquid or gas until equilibrium is reached
Diffusion
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Smallest particles in nature that cannot be broken down further by any chemical means
Atoms
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A group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
Molecule
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A particle that carries a charge because of an imbalance of protons and electrons
Ion
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Change of state from solid to
Sublimation
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A liquid that evaporates easily
Volatile
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Different forms of the same element
Allotropes
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Attraction between metal ions and free electrons
Metallic bond
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Number of electrons an element's atom loses, gain or shares to form a compound
Valency
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The amount of solute, in grams or moles, that is dissolved in 1 dm3 of solution
Concentration
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Shows the simplest ratio in which atoms combine
Empirical formula
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Shows the actual number of atoms that combine to form a molecule
Molecular formula
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The amount of product you obtain from a reaction
Yield
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Concentrated solution of sodium chloride
Brine
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A reaction where the energy taken in to break bonds is less than the energy released in making bonds
Exothermic
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A reaction where the energy taken in to break bonds is more than the energy released in making bonds
Endothermic
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Energy needed to break bonds or energy released when bonds are made
Bond energy
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Any substance we use to provide energy
Fuel
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A reaction which is endothermic in one direction an exothermic in another, with the same amount of energy being transferred each time
Reversible
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Forward and backward reaction occur at the same rate so there is no overall change in concentrations of products or reactants
Equilibrium
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Measure of change that happens in a single unit of time
Rate
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Something that indicates whether something is an acid or a base
Indicator
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All molecules dissociate to form ions
Strong acid
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Only some molecules dissociate to form ions
Weak acid
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A reaction that gives metal salt and water
Neutralisation
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Ions that are present but don't take part in the reaction
Spectator
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When one reactant is slowly added to another in the presence of an indicator
Titration
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Treating waste gases with lime in power stations to remove sulfur dioxide.
Flue gas desulfurisation
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Card 2

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The total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus of an atom

Back

Nucleon number

Card 3

Front

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of nucleons

Back

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Card 4

Front

Average mass of naturally occurring atoms of an element on a scale where the C-12 atom has a mass of exactly 12 units

Back

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Card 5

Front

The sum of relative atomic masses

Back

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