Unit 3: Chemistry In Society Flashcards
Definitions in the unit 3: Chemistry in society (14 cards)
Metallic Bond
Force of attraction between the positive metal ions and delocalised electrons.
What is the reaction of metal with water ?
Metal + Water —> metal hydroxide + Hydrogen
What is the reaction of metal with acid ?
Metal + water —> salt + hydrogen
What is the reaction of metal with Oxygen ?
metal + Oxygen –> metal oxide
What metals do you extract using Electrolysis ?
Potassium, Sodium, Lithium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminium
What metals do you extract using Carbon ?
Zinc, Iron, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Hydrogen and Copper
What metals to you extract using only heat ?
Mercury, Silver, Gold, Platinum.
Electrolysis
Splitting up of an Ionic compound using electricity
What is a polymer made of ?
Monomers
Fertilisers
Substance which replace essential elements require for healthy plant growth
What catalyst is used for the Haber Process ?
Iron
What catalyst is used for the Ostwald process ?
Platinum
What are the three types of radiation ?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What is the half life ?
Time it takes for the activity of a radioactive material to half.