WorksheetsAP Chemistry Vocab Review Part 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
pH
A measure of H₃O⁺ concentration, indicating acidity or basicity.
A measure of temperature in a solution.
A measure of the concentration of dissolved oxygen.
A measure of the total dissolved solids in water.
Electrolytic Cell
A spontaneous electrochemical cell that generates electricity.
A non-spontaneous electrochemical cell that requires an external power source.
A type of battery that operates without any external power.
An electrochemical cell that can only function in acidic solutions.
Actual Yield
The theoretical amount of product expected from a reaction.
The amount of product actually obtained.
The amount of reactants used in a reaction.
The maximum possible yield of a reaction.
Percent Yield
The ratio of actual yield to theoretical yield, expressed as a percentage.
The total amount of product produced in a reaction.
The maximum possible yield of a reaction under ideal conditions.
The difference between actual yield and theoretical yield.
Electron Configuration
The arrangement of electrons in an atom’s orbitals.
The process of ionizing an atom.
The total number of protons in an atom.
The energy levels of an atom's nucleus.
Rate-Determining Step
The fastest step in a reaction mechanism that controls the overall rate.
The step that occurs at a constant rate throughout the reaction.
The slowest step in a reaction mechanism that controls the overall rate.
The step that has the highest energy transition state.
Products
The substances formed in a chemical reaction.
The reactants that undergo change during a reaction.
The energy released during a chemical reaction.
The catalysts that speed up the reaction.
Average Atomic Mass
The total mass of an element's isotopes combined.
The weighted average of the atomic masses of an element’s isotopes.
The mass of the most abundant isotope of an element.
The average mass of all atoms in a molecule.
Ionization Energy
The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.
The energy required to add an electron to an atom.
The energy required to break a bond between two atoms.
The energy released when an electron is added to an atom.
Ionic Bond
A chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
A bond that occurs between two nonmetals.
A bond that involves the attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Atomic Radius
The distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron.
The distance between two nuclei in a molecule.
The size of the nucleus in an atom.
The distance from the nucleus to the nearest electron.
Period
A vertical column in the periodic table.
A horizontal row in the periodic table.
A type of chemical bond.
An element's atomic number.
Conjugate Base
The species formed when an acid loses a proton.
A substance that donates a proton in a reaction.
A compound that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions in solution.
The product of a neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
Balanced Equation
A chemical equation where mass and charge are conserved.
A chemical equation that is not equal on both sides.
A chemical equation that only includes reactants.
A chemical equation that shows only the products.
Reaction Rate
The speed at which reactants turn into products.
The amount of product formed in a reaction.
The temperature at which a reaction occurs.
The concentration of reactants in a solution.
Chemical Reaction
A process where substances transform into new substances.
A method of measuring temperature changes.
A technique for separating mixtures.
A way to increase the speed of a reaction.
Reduction
The gain of electrons.
The loss of electrons.
The gain of protons.
The loss of neutrons.
Metallic Bond
The attraction between free-floating electrons and metal cations.
The sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.
The transfer of electrons from metals to nonmetals.
The attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Redox Reaction
A reaction involving the transfer of protons.
A reaction involving the transfer of electrons.
A reaction that occurs at high temperatures.
A reaction that produces light.
Acid
A substance that donates protons (H⁺) or increases H₃O⁺ concentration.
A substance that accepts protons (H⁺) or decreases H₃O⁺ concentration.
A substance that neutralizes bases and forms salts.
A substance that increases the pH of a solution.
