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Chemistry Vocab Pt.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Structural formula | How an atom is arranged |
| Stable | Outer shell of electrons is full (Duet/Octet rule) |
| Sphere of Hydration | Multiple water molecules bunched up and interacting in a solution |
| Solvent | Part of a solution |
| Solution | A homogeneous mixture where one substance completely dissolves |
| Solute | The substance that gets dissolved into the other |
| Simple Formula | The lowest whole number ratio of atoms |
| Polar | Molecule with an uneven distribution of electrical charge |
| pH Scale | 0 to 14 which identifies bases and acids |
| Non-polar | Even distribution of electrical charge |
| Neutral | Neither a base nor acid |
| Molecule | A group of atoms |
| Insoluble | Cannot be dissolved |
| Hydroxide Ion | Negatively charged atom made from hydrogen and oxygen |
| Hydrogen Ion | Positively charged hydrogen atom |
| Hydrogen bond | A weak attraction between hydrogen atom and another atom |
| Homogeneous | A mixture that is even throughout |
| Dissolve | Breaking down and mixes into a substance |
| Dissociate | The splitting of a molecule |
| Compound | Two or more elements bonded together |
| Chemical Formula | An equation using chemical symbols and numbers to express a molecule or compound |
| Base | pH greater than 7 |
| Balanced | Equal number of electrons and protons |
| Auto-ionization | identical molecules react with one another to produce ions |
| Acid | pH less than 7 |