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Chemistry Unit 1

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The Atom
Name three types of particle,
Explain the structure of an atom,
What are the relative masses of t...
15  cards
Models of Atomic Structure
In the past different models of a...,
What was the first model of atomi...,
What was the second model of atom...
6  cards
Relative Mass and the Mass Spectrometer
Define relative atomic mass ar,
Define relative isotopic mass,
Define relative molecular mass
15  cards
Electron Structure
What do electrons move around the...,
Each electron shell is given a nu...,
What effect does distance from th...
21  cards
Ionisation Energy
What is ionisation,
Define first ionisation energy,
Is this process endothermic or ex...
16  cards
Trends in First Ionisation Energy
What happens to ionisation energi...,
What happens to ionisation energi...,
Why do ionisation energies decrea...
6  cards
The Mole
How can amount of substance be me...,
How many particles does 1 mole co...,
You can use avogadro s constant t...
11  cards
Equations and Calculations
Balanced equations have what on e...,
How do you add more atoms to an e...,
What do ionic equations show
7  cards
Titrations
0  cards
Formulas, Yield and Atom Economy
Define empirical formula,
Define molecular formula,
What can empirical formulas be ca...
16  cards
Ionic Bonding
How are ions formed,
What are the simplest ions,
What holds positive and negative ...
12  cards
Covalent Bonding
How do molecules form,
How are molecules held together,
What does a single covalent bond ...
14  cards
Shapes of Molecules
What does molecular shape depend on,
What do electron pairs exist as,
How do charge clouds affect the s...
15  cards
Polarisation and Intermolecular Forces
Define electronegativity,
What is the most electronegative ...,
Electronegativity is measured on ...
27  cards
Metallic Bonding and Properties of Materials
How do metal elements exist,
Explain metallic bonding,
Why does metals have high melting...
16  cards
Enthalpy Changes
Define enthalpy change,
What are standard conditions of e...,
What does exothermic mean
11  cards
Calorimetry
What can you use calorimetry for,
How do you find the enthalpy of c...,
Why is it hard to get an accurate...
8  cards
Hess's Law
What does hess s law state,
What can enthalpy changes be work...,
What is the enthalpy of formation...
3  cards
Reaction Rates
What is the equation for rate of ...,
Explain collision theory,
Define activation energy
18  cards
Reversible Reactions
Explain dynamic equilibrium,
Dynamic equilibrium can only happ...,
How do you alter the position of ...
10  cards
The Equilibrium Constant
What is the equilibrium constant,
What is the equilibrium constant ...,
How does temperature affect kc
5  cards
Redox Reactions
What is oxidation,
What is reduction,
What is an oxidising agent
11  cards
Enthalpy Definitions
What is an exothermic reaction,
What is an endothermic reaction,
Define enthalpy change of formation
10  cards
Lattice Enthalpy and Born-Haber Cycles
Define lattice enthalpy of formation,
Define lattice enthalpy of dissoc...,
What can you use to calculate lat...
7  cards
Enthalpies of Solution
When a solid ionic lattice dissol...,
Why can the water molecules bond ...,
When do substances generally only...
5  cards
Entropy
Define entropy,
What gives a high value of entropy,
What two things affect entropy
10  cards
Free Energy Change
What is free energy change,
When might a reaction happen by i...,
What does free energy change take...
6  cards
Rate Equations
How do you work out rate of react...,
For a general reaction what is th...,
Define order of reaction
8  cards
Rate Experiments
Define initial rate of reaction,
How do you use the initial rates ...,
What is continuous monitoring
8  cards
The Rate Determining Step
What is the rate determining step,
How can reactants in the rate equ...,
How does the order of reaction pr...
3  cards
The Arrhenius Equation
What does the arrhenius equation ...,
What is the formula for the arrhe...,
What happens to k as the activati...
6  cards
Gas Equilibria and Kp
What is partial pressure,
What is the total pressure of a g...,
What is a mole fraction
9  cards
Electrode Potentials
How can an electrochemical cell b...,
What reactions happen in an elect...,
How do electrons flow through the...
11  cards
The Electrochemical Series
What is the electrochemical series,
What does a more negative electro...,
What does a more positive electro...
7  cards
Batteries and Fuel Cells
What are batteries,
What type of batteries are rechar...,
Give a type of lithium cell battery
13  cards
Acid, Bases and Kw
Bronsted lowry acids are what,
Bronsted lowry bases are what,
How do strong acids and bases rea...
14  cards
pH Calculations
0  cards
pH Curves and Indicators
What happens when you add a stron...,
What happens when you add a weak ...,
What happens when you add a stron...
11  cards
Titration Calculations
0  cards
Buffer Action
What is a buffer,
What are the two types of buffer,
What are acidic buffers
11  cards

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