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Chemistry Definitions

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Total cards: 10•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Define isotopes

Back (Answer)

Isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons

#2
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Relative isotopic mass

Back (Answer)

RIM is the MASS of ONE ATOM of an ISOTOPE compared to 1/12th of THE MASS OF ONE ATOM OF CARBON-12

#3
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Define relative atomic mass

Back (Answer)

Average mass of one atom compared to 1/12th of the mass of one atom of carbon-12

#4
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Relative molecular mass

Back (Answer)

Average mass of a molecule compared to 1/12th of the mass of one atom of carbon-12

#5
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Successive ionisation energy

Back (Answer)

Successive ionization energies are the energies required to remove electrons one by one from a gaseous atom or ion

#6
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Orbital definition

Back (Answer)

Region within an atom that can hold up to 2 electrons with opposite spins

#7
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Define periodicity

Back (Answer)

Repeating pattern of physical or chemical properties going across the periods

#8
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Ionic bonding

Back (Answer)

Strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer

#9
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Electronegativity

Back (Answer)

Ability of an atom to attract the bonding electrons in a covalent bond

#10
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Metallic bonding

Back (Answer)

Strong Electrostatic attraction between metal ions and delocalised electrons