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General chemistry runs on a compact set of definitions — moles, bonds, pH, reaction types. Get them automatic and problem-solving stops being vocabulary-limited.
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QWhat is an ionic bond?
AA bond formed by transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal
QWhat is a covalent bond?
AA bond formed by sharing electron pairs between atoms
QWhat is Avogadro’s number?
A6.022 × 10²³ — the number of particles in one mole
QWhat pH range is acidic?
ABelow 7
QWhat is an exothermic reaction?
AA reaction that releases heat to its surroundings
QWhat is a catalyst?
AA substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed
QWhat is the chemical formula of table salt?
ANaCl (sodium chloride)
QWhat is oxidation (in electron terms)?
ALoss of electrons (OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss)
QWhat are the three common states of matter?
ASolid, liquid, gas
QWhat is molarity?
AMoles of solute per liter of solution (mol/L)
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