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IGCSE CHEMISTRY

Isotope - different atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons
but different numbers of neutrons

Empirical Formula - The simplest whole number ratio of the different atoms or ions
in a compound

Molecular formula - The number and type of different atoms in one molecule

Electrolysis - Decomposition of an ionic compound, when molten or in aqueous


solution, by the passage of an electric current

Activation energy - The minimum energy that colliding particles must have to react

Redox reactions - Reactions involving simultaneous oxidation and reduction

Oxidizing Agent - A substance that oxidizes another substance and is itself reduced

Reducing agent - A substance that reduces another substance and is itself oxidized

Acids - proton donors

Bases - proton acceptors

Strong Acid - Acid that is completely dissociated in aqueous solution

Weak acid - Acid that is partially dissociated in aqueous solution

Hydrated substance - A substance that is chemically combined with water

Structural isomers - Compounds with the same molecular formula, but different
structural formulae

Polymers - Large molecules built up from many smaller molecules called monomers

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