Chemistry-Group 7- Definitions Flashcards
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Displacement Reaction
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A reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from an aqueous solution in the latter’s ions.
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Electronegativity
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The ability of an atom to attract a bonded pair of electrons in a covalent bond towards itself.
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Disproportionation Reaction
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The oxidation and reduction of the same element in a redox reaction.
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Precipitation Reaction
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The formation of a solid from a solution during a chemical reaction.
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Oxidising Agent
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A reagent that oxidised another species.
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Reducing Agent
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A reagent that reduces another species.
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Halogens
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Group VII elements
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Halides
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Negative ions of group VII elements.
