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Solutions & Colligative Properties

Stock Solution

A concentrated solution prepared in advance and stored for later dilution to working strength.

mol/L
Acids, Bases & Salts

Strong Acid

An acid that ionises essentially completely in aqueous solution.

HA → H⁺ + A⁻ (complete) mol/L
Organic Chemistry

Structural Isomerism

Isomerism in which the compounds differ in the order in which their atoms are connected.

Dimensionless
States of Matter & Gas Laws

Sublimation

The direct conversion of a solid into a vapour without passing through the liquid state.

ΔH_sub = ΔH_fus + ΔH_vap kJ/mol
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Substitution Reaction

A reaction in which one atom or group in a molecule is replaced by another.

R–X + Y → R–Y + X Dimensionless
Acids, Bases & Salts

Superacid

An acid stronger than pure sulfuric acid, capable of protonating species normally regarded as completely non-basic.

H₀ < −12 Dimensionless
Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis

Second-Order Reaction

A reaction whose rate depends on the square of one concentration or on the product of two concentrations.

1/[A] = 1/[A]₀ + kt L/(mol·s)
Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy

Secondary Standard

A solution whose concentration has been established by titration against a primary standard.

mol/L
Chemical Equilibrium

Simultaneous Equilibria

Several equilibria existing together in the same solution, all satisfied at once.

mol/L
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure

sp Hybridisation

The mixing of one s and one p orbital to give two linear hybrid orbitals at 180° to each other.

2 hybrids, 180° degrees
Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Spontaneity

The tendency of a process to occur without any continuous external input of energy.

ΔG < 0 kJ/mol
Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Standard State

The reference condition of a pure substance at 1 bar pressure and a stated temperature, conventionally 298.15 K.

denoted by ° Dimensionless
Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy

Standardisation

The determination of the exact concentration of a solution by titrating it against a primary standard.

M₁V₁ / n₁ = M₂V₂ / n₂ mol/L
States of Matter & Gas Laws

Surface Tension

The energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid by unit amount, arising from unbalanced intermolecular forces at the surface.

γ = F / L N/m
Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Surroundings

Everything outside the chosen system with which it can exchange energy or matter.

Dimensionless