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Chemistry1.5Revision
Revision cards for NCEA Level 1 Chemistry 1.5 Paper
Question | Answer |
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Atom | the smallest particle that can exist |
Electron | a subatomic particle with a negative charge |
Proton | a subatomic particle with a positive charge |
Neutron | a subatomic particle with no charge |
Nucleus | positively charged center of an atom |
Atomic Number | number of protons in a nucleus of an atom |
Atomic Mass | equal to the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
Element | substance consisting of atoms that have the same number of protons |
Compound | substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded |
Ion | atom with no charge due to loss and gain of electrons |
Cation | positively charged ion |
Anion | negatively charged ion |
Chemical Formula | set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound |
Catalyst | any substance that increases the rate of reaction without undergoing any permanent change in the process |
Collision Theory | in order for a chemical reaction to occur, two or more particles must collide with sufficient force at the correct orientation |
Concentration | relative amount of substance contained in a particular space |
Particle Theory | all matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion |
Reaction Rate | how fast or slow a reaction occurs |
Surface Area | the outermost part of something |
Acid | atoms composed of one or more hydrogen atoms |
Base | atoms composed of hydroxide atoms |
Alkali | a base that can dissolve in liquids |
Dilute | a weak substance due to the addition of another substance |
Neutralization | reaction where an acid or a base cancel out the other |
Salt | ionic compound formed by the neutralization of acids and bases |
pH Scale | represents the concentration of acids and bases |