AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Combo with AQA Chemistry C2 Complete Set Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
735990401IonCharged particle formed when atoms lose or gain electrons.0
735990402Positive ionFormed when metal atoms lose electrons from their outer shell.1
735990403Negative ionFormed when non-metal atoms gain electrons to their outer shell.2
735990404Ionic bondElectrostatic attraction between ions of opposite charge.3
735990405Ionic compoundCompound made up of positive and negative ions, key example: sodium chloride.4
735990406Covalent bondShared pair of electrons found between non-metal atoms.5
735990407Simple moleculeMolecule made up of a small number of atoms held by covalent bonds. Examples include water and ammonia.6
735990408Intermolecular forcesWeak force found between small molecules, causes them to have a low m.m. and b.p.7
735990409LatticeRegular arrangement of particles.8
735990410MacromoleculeGiant covalent structure made up of a large number of atoms.9
735990411DiamondEach carbon forms 4 bonds to other carbon atoms resulting in a very hard substance.10
735990412GraphiteEach carbon bonds to three others in a layer structure. Soft and slippery. Conducts electricity.11
735990413MetalGiant structure of positive ions surrounded by a 'sea of electrons'.12
735990414Delocalised electronsElectrons that are free to move. Found in graphite and metals and cause them to conduct electricity.13
735990415NanoscienceBased on particle on billionth of a metre in size.14
735990416PolymerLong chain molecule made from many small molecules (monomers) joined together.15
735990417Thermosoftening polymersCan be melted and reshaped as have only weak forces between chains.16
735990418Thermosetting polymersCannot be remoulded as have strong cross links between chains.17
735990419AlloyMixture of metals18
735990420Shape Memory AlloyReturn to original shape when deformed.19
735990421TemperatureA measure of the average kinetic energy of a sample.20
735990422CatalystA substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected21
735990423Stirringstirring increases the rate at which particles dissolve by increasing the kinetic energy of the sample22
735990424Concentrationdescribes the amount of solute present in a volume of solvent.23
735990425surface areathe extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary24
735990426Formation of Gasindicator of a change in the form of bubbles25
735990427precipitateA solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture26
735990428Effect of temperature on rateIncreasing the temperature increases the both the number of collisions and the number of successful collisions that overcome the activation energy.27
735990429Activation energyThe minimum energy a collision between particles requires for a chemical reaction to take place.28
735990430Effect of catalysts on rateThese provide an alternative reaction route which has a lower activation energy. This means that more of the collisions will be successful.29
735990431Effect of surface area on rateA larger surface area will allow for more collisions and so increase the rate.30
735990432Effect of concentration on rateIncreases the number of collisions because there are more reagent particles in the same volume.31
735990433ExothermicWhen energy from a reaction is given out to surrounds.32
735990434EndothermicWhen energy for a reaction is taken in from the surroundings.33
735990435Chemical reactionThis involves the making and or breaking of chemical bonds. This will also include a change in properties and a change in energy.34
735990436Chemical bondsan attraction between two atoms resulting from the sharing of outer-shell electrons or the presence of opposite charges35
735990437Energy in reactionsThe breaking of a chemical bond requires energy from it's surroundings. The forming of the same bond will release the same amount of energy.36
735990438Examples of exothermic reactionsCombustion of Fuels, Corrosion of Metals, Reaction Between Acid and Alkali, Respiration37
735990439Examples of endothermic reactionsThermal decomposition, photosynthesis, denaturing an enzyme.38
735990440MoleA unit to count the number of particles present in a sample. One mole contains 6.02 x 10²³ particles.39
735990441Percentage by massIndicates what proportion of the total mass of a compound is accounted for by each element. = mass of element/mass of compound x10040
735990442atom economyThe proportion of reactants that are converted into useful products rather than waste products. = mass useful/mass total x 10041
735990443Percentage yieldthe actual yield (experimentally determined) expressed as a percentage of the theoretical yield (calculated) = Actual/Possible x 10042
735990444Relative atomic massThe mass in grams of one mole of an element. This can be found on the periodic table. (it will be the larger of the two numbers on the element)43
735990445Relative molecular massThe mass in grams of one mole of a molecule. This can be calculated by adding up all of the atomic masses.44
735990446Molecular formulaShows the number of atoms of each element in a compound. i.e. C₃H₆45
735990447Empirical formulaThe simplest ratio of the elements in a compound. i.e. the empirical formula of Propene (C₃H₆) is C:2H46
735990448metal carbonate + acid →metal carbonate + acid → salt + water + carbon dioxide47
735990449SaltFormed when a metal displaces hydrogen from an acid.48
735990450Salt of hydrochloric acidChloride49
735990451Salt of nitric acidNitrates50
735990452Salt of sulfuric acidSulfates51
735990453Brinewater containing salts52
735990454Membrane used in electrolysis of brineThe membrane in NaCl electrolysis cell allows ions, but not gases to pass through.53
735990455Product of electrolysis of brine at the CathodeHydrogen gas, H₂. (CatHy's)54
735990456Product of electrolysis of brine at the AnodeChlorine gas, Cl₂. (AnCle)55
735990457Solution formed as a result of electrolysis of brine.Sodium Hydrogen Solution.56
735990458Uses of ClBleach Paper Used for sterilising water drinking and pool water57
735990459Uses of H₂Magerine Fuel/ Fuel cells Ammonia - fertilisers.58
735990460Uses of NaOHSoap Paper Fibres59
735990461Chemical added to Al₂O₃Cryolite added reducing the melting point.60
735990462Reaction at anode during electrolysis of Al₂O₃2O²⁻ → O₂ + 4e⁻ (Oxidation)61
735990463Reaction at cathode during electrolysis of Al₂O₃Al³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Al (Reduction)62
735990464Uses of AluminiumConducts electricity. Low density Expensive, useful for aircraft (Light properties) Foodcontainers + windows (won't corrode.)63
735990465Which electrode is which?PANIC (Positive Anode Negative Is Cathode)64
735990466Which reaction takes place at each electrode?OIL RIG (Oxidation Is Loss Reduction Is Gain) (of electrons)65
735990467Reactions of metal compounds and acidmetal + acid → salt + hydrogen metal oxide + acid → salt + water metal hydroxide + acid → salt + water metal carbonate + acid → salt + water + carbon dioxide66
735990468acidCompound that donates H⁺ ions to an aqueous solution and measures less than 7 on the pH scale.67
735990469alkaliA water soluble base68
735990470baseA compound that can neutralise an acid. E.g. metal oxides and hydroxides69
735990471What does (aq) mean?Dissolved in water (an aqueous solution)70
735990472precipitatea solid that forms from solution during a chemical reaction71
735990473half equationEquation showing only the reaction of the ion at an electrode during electrolysis.72
735990474electroplatingan electrolytic process in which a metal ion is reduced and a solid metal is deposited on a surface73
735990475Electrolytea compound that conducts an electric current when it is in an aqueous solution or in the molten state.74
735990476ElectrolysisThe process of decomposing a chemical compound by the passage of an electric current.75

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!