Dr. Dillingham Chemistry Vocabulary

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Cation

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Ion with a positive charge.

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Anion

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Ion with a negative charge.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given solvent at a specific temperature.

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What is the formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N2O4.

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What particle is emitted during beta decay?

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Beta particle (electron).

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that involves the rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.