Defenitions - Periodic Table Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
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Alkaline Metal Group
A
Group 2
2
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Anion
A
A negatively charged ion
3
Q
Antacid
A
A neutralising substance
4
Q
Atomic Radius
A
1/2 the distance between nuclei
5
Q
Cation
A
A positively charged ion
6
Q
Disproportionation
A
When the same element is both Oxidised and Reduced in the same reaction
7
Q
Oxidation
A
The LOSS of electrons
8
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Reduction
A
The GAIN of electrons
9
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Thermal Decomposition
A
The breaking up of chemical compounds by applying heat
10
Q
pH
A
The measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a solution
11
Q
Precipitate
A
When a solid is deposited during a reaction
12
Q
Chloride Ion
A
White Percipitate
13
Q
Bromide Ion
A
Cream
14
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Iodide Ion
A
Yellow
