General Chemistry Review

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  1. 2. Elements in group 18 of the periodic table, generally unreactive due to their stable electron configurations.
  2. 5. Elements in groups 3-12 on the periodic table, characterized by their variable oxidation states and colorful compounds.
  3. 7. A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
  4. 8. The process by which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei.
  5. 9. A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
  6. 10. Bond A type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
  7. 13. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing permanent chemical change.
  8. 14. Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.
  9. 15. A large molecule composed of repeating structural units, or monomers.
  10. 17. Bond A type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
  11. 18. Having an affinity for water, able to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.
  12. 20. Two or more atoms chemically bonded together.
  13. 21. Organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
  14. 23. A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
  15. 25. Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.
  16. 27. The principle that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.
  17. 29. Group 17 elements on the periodic table, highly reactive nonmetals.
  18. 32. A reaction that releases heat into its surroundings.
  19. 35. Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom, involved in chemical bonding.
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  1. 1. The energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.
  2. 3. The loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom, or ion.
  3. 4. A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
  4. 6. Law The equation of state of a hypothetical gas.
  5. 7. An insoluble solid that forms from a reaction in a solution.
  6. 8. The process by which multiple atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus.
  7. 11. Group 1 elements on the periodic table, highly reactive and usually stored under oil.
  8. 12. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
  9. 15. Table A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
  10. 16. The principle that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.
  11. 19. The gain of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom, or ion.
  12. 21. Bond A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.
  13. 22. The principle that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.
  14. 24. A technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration.
  15. 26. A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
  16. 28. A chemical reaction in which water breaks down another compound.
  17. 30. A substance capable of dissolving other substances.
  18. 31. A solution that resists changes in pH when an acid or base is added to it.
  19. 33. A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
  20. 34. The smallest unit of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.