An electrolyte that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water; has a pH below 7.

An electrolyte that releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water; has a pH above 7.

A molecule capable of releasing an ion when broken down in water; acids, bases, & salts.

Matter that does not have any carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms or other carbon atoms.

An atom or group of atoms that has lost or gained an electron, giving it a positive or negative charge.

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Inorganic Molecules

Inorganic molecules vocabulary

Term	Definition
Acid	An electrolyte that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water; has a pH below 7.
Base	An electrolyte that releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water; has a pH above 7.
Electrolyte	A molecule capable of releasing an ion when broken down in water; acids, bases, & salts.
Inorganic	Matter that does not have any carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms or other carbon atoms.
Ion	An atom or group of atoms that has lost or gained an electron, giving it a positive or negative charge.