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Measures the potential difference between two electrodes
Volt
V
Measures power 1 J/s
Watt
What does a kilowatt hour measure?
amount of energy equivalent to a power of 1 KW running for one hour
What does an amp measure?
electrical current. electric charge/second
What is a fuel cell?
A galvanic cell that produces electricity by converting the chemical energy of the fuel directly into electricity without burning the fuel
What is the advantage of using H2 as a fuel?
high energy content per gram
What are disadvantages of using h2 as a fuel?
only liquifies at -253 degrees C and takes up a large volume
What is a covalent bond?
bonds between two atoms that share electrons
In a polar covalent bond, the atoms are displaced toward _______
the more electronegative atom
What is a conducting solute in an aqueous solution?
an electrolyte
gatorade
What is a cation?
Positively charged ion
+
What is an anion?
negatively charged ion
-
What is a group of covalently bonded atoms bearing a positive or negative charge?
polyatomic ion
many
Hard water contains high concentrations of _______
calcium and magnesium ions
What are 4 disadvantages of hard water?
bad taste
builds up deposits on pipes
makes it difficult to produce soap lather
soap scum
Acid or base?
Substance that releases H+ in aqueous solution
Acid
Acid or base?
Produces hydrozide ions OH-
Base
pH of pure water
7.0
normal rain water pH
between 5 and 6
Radiation 2+
Alpha
Radiation Beta charge
1-
Radiation Gamma charge
0
4He
2
Alpha
0e
-1
beta
Process where ionic compounds split into smaller molecules or ions
dissociation
Physical process of changing an atom by changing the number of protons and electrons
ionization
[H+]
hydrogen ion
[OH-]
hydroxide ion
[H+]x[OH-]
1x10^-14