
Key words for GCSE Chemistry
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halide |
A halide is an atom from group 7 on the periodic table (halogens) which has gained an electron to form an item.
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reactive |
If a substance is reactive, it reacts easily.
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reactivity |
Reactivity refers to how reactive something is.
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pure |
If a substance is pure, it is not mixed with anything else.
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purify |
If you purify a substance, it means your turn it into a pure element or compound.
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graphite |
Graphite is a carbon allotrope.
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electrolysis |
Electrolysis describes the process of breaking down a compound using an electrical current.
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discharged |
Discharged means the charge is removed or released.
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compound |
Two or more elements in a substance make a compound.
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ore |
A mineral or rock that metal is extracted from is called ore.
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inert |
If a substance is inert, it means it is unreactive.
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subatomic |
Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the subatomic particles found in an atom.
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allotrope |
An allotrope is a form in which an element can exist, for example charcoal, graphite, and diamonds are are allotropes of carbon.
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ion |
An ion is formed when an atom or a group of atoms gains or loses and electron.
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