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Chemistry1.5Revision
Revision cards for NCEA Level 1 Chemistry 1.5 Paper
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |