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Fundamentals of chem
GCSE chemistry and combined chemistry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define atom | The smallest part of an element that can still be recognised as that element |
| Define element | A substance made of only one type of atom |
| Define compound | A substance made of two or more different atoms chemically bonded together |
| Define molecule | A substance made of more than one atom chemically bonded together (can be atoms of the same type!) |
| What is the formula of the hydroxide ion? | OH- |
| What is the formula of the sulphate ion? | SO42- |
| What is the formula of the nitrate ion? | NO3- |
| What is the formula of the group 1 metal ions? | Li+, Na+, K+ |
| What is the formula of the group 2 metal ions? | Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+ |
| What is the formula of the oxide ion? | O2- |
| What is the formula of the ammonium ion? | NH4+ |
| What does this hazard symbol indicate? | Corrosive |
| What does this hazard symbol indicate? | Environmental hazard |
| What does this hazard symbol indicate? | Toxic |
| What does this hazard symbol indicate? | Irritant |
| What does (aq) stand for? | Aqueous: when something is dissolved in water. E.g. NaCl(aq) is salt water |
| What does (s) stand for? | solid |
| What does (l) stand for? | liquid |
| What does (g) stand for? | Gas |
| What safety measures should you use if a practical produces a toxic gas? | Use a fume cupboard |