Dr. Dillingham Chemistry Vocabulary

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Who arranged the elements in the Periodic Table according to atomic mass?

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Dmitri Mendeleev

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What is an acid?

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A compound that releases H+ ions into a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where ions gradually become dispersed in water.

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What happens to the average kinetic energy of particles as temperature increases?

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The average kinetic energy increases.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved.

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What is the Periodic Table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements based on atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance in which the solute dissolves.

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What is a base?

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A compound that produces hydroxide (OH-) ions in solutions.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.