Chemistry Definitions

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The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
Atom
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A pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically into anything simpler
Element
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A charged atom or charged group of atoms
Ion
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A group of atoms bonded together
Molecule
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Something that is composed of two or more separate elements
Compound
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The simplest ratio of atoms in a compound
Empirical - Formula
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The exact number of different atoms in one molecule of a compound
Molecular formula
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The average mass of all the isotopes of a particular atom compared to the mass of a Carbon-12 atom
Relative atomic mass
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The mass of a particular isotope of an atom compared to the mass of a carbon-12 atom
Relative isotopic mass
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The average mass of a molecule compared to the mass of a Carbon-12 atom
Relative molecular mass
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The relative molecular or formula mass in grams per mole
Molar mass
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The number of atoms in exactly 12 grams of Carbon-12
Avogadro Constant
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The heat exchanged by a reaction at constant pressure
Enthalpy change
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The enthalpy change for a reaction is independent to the route taken between products and reactants
Hess's Law
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The distortion of the negative ion as a result of the electrons being attracted by the positive ion
Polarisation
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