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Atom |
The smallest entity of an element that is characteristic of that element |
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Binary ionic compound |
A compound that contains only two kinds of monatomic ions |
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CANDU |
Canadian Deuterium Uranium Reactor |
A type of nuclear reactor |
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Chemical formula |
A series of symbols representing atoms/ions, and their proportions, present in a pure substance |
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Coefficient |
A number used to represent the quantity of molecules or the formula unit of a substance; a number that precedes a chemical formula |
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Compound |
A pure substance that can be separated into its elements by heat or electricity; a substance containing atoms/ions of more than one element in a definite fixed proportion |
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Ecological perspective |
A perspective, either pro or con, referring to the relationships among living organisms in the environment |
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Economic perspective |
A perspective, either pro or con, relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth |
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Electron |
A small, negatively charged subatomic particle |
Has a specific energy within an atom |
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Electronegativity |
A value that describes the relative ability of an atom to attract a pair of electrons |
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Element |
A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler chemical substances by any physical or chemical means; consists of only one kind of atom |
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Empirical knowledge |
Knowledge gained through observation |
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Endothermic process |
A change in matter that requires an input of energy to occur |
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Energy level |
A specific energy and electron can have in an atom or ion |
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Ethical perspective |
A perspective that bases decisions around accepted beliefs of a group |
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Exothermic process |
A change in matter that releases energy when it occurs |
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Family/Group |
A set of elements with similar chemical properties; the elements in a vertical column in the main part of the periodic table |
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Hydrate |
A substance containing loosely bonded water molecules |
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Intermolecular |
Existing or acting between molecules |
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Intramolecular force |
The relatively strong bonds or forces of attraction and repulsion within a molecule; typically covalent bonds |
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Ion |
An entity with a net positive or net negative electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons |
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Ionic bond |
The simultaneous attraction among positive and negative ions |
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Ionic compound |
A pure substance formed from the bond between a metal and a non metal |
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Kinetic molecular theory |
The idea that the smallest entities of a substance- atoms, ions, or molecules- are in continuous motion, colliding with each other and objects in their path |
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Molecular compound |
A pure substance formed by covalently bonded non metal atoms |
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Molecule |
An entity consisting of a group of non metal atoms held together by covalent bonds |
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Monatomic ion |
A positively or negatively charged particle formed from a single atom by the loss or gain of electrons; also known as simple ion |
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Multiperspective view |
A view based upon many perspectives on an issue, including both pro and con statements from each perspective |
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Multi-valent |
The ability of an atom to exist as ions with different charges |
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Neutral |
Having neither acidic nor basic properties; having a net charge of zero (electrically neutral) |
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Neutron |
An uncharged subatomic particle present in the nuclei of most atoms |
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Nobel gas |
Elements listed in column 18 of the periodic table the demonstrate limited chemical reactivity |
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Nuclear change |
A process that causes an alteration to the composition of an atom's nucleus |
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Period |
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table whose properties gradually change from metallic to non metallic from left to right along the row |
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Physical change |
Any change in the form of a substance in which the chemical composition does not change |
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Political perspective |
A perspective, either pro or con, relating to vote getting actions or campaigning |
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Polyatomic ion |
A combination of two or more non metal atoms that have a net charge not equal to zero |
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Protons |
Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus |
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Radiation |
Energy released or transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles |
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Scientific perspective |
A perspective, either pro or con, relating to research (describing, explaining, and predicting) natural and technological phenomena |
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Societal perspective |
A perspective that focuses on ways in which society functions and the ways in which people interact |
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Solubility |
The concentration of a saturated solution at a specified temperature |
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Technological perspective |
A perspective, either pro or con, referring the the development and use of machines, instruments, and processes that have social purpose |
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Water of crystallization |
Water within a crystal, which is necessary for the maintenance of crystalline properties but capable of being removed by sufficient heat |
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