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IGCSE Glossary

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Term Main definition
electrolyte
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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The liquid that conducts a current in an electrolysis circuit because it contains free flowing ions

Author - David Fowkes
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electron
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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An electron is a sub atomic particle which orbits the nucleus of an atom and carries a negative charge. Often represented by the letter e with a - sign (  e

electron

Author - David Fowkes
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electronegativity
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a molecule.electronegativity

Author - Vasyl
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element
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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All the atoms in an element have the same atomic number.

The elements are listed in the periodic table in order of increasing atomic number.

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Author - David Fowkes
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empirical formula
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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The empirical formula of a substance gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in that substance.

For example glucose has the molecular formula C6H12O6 but its empirical fomula is CH2O

empirical formula 2

Author - David Fowkes
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Synonyms - simplest formula
entry
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
Glossaries Description -

a way in

Author - Vasyl
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Enzyme
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
Glossaries Description -

An enzyme is a type of protein that speeds up the rate of chemical reactions.

Author - Vasyl
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Enzyme
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
Glossaries Description -

An enzyme is a type of protein that speeds up the rate of chemical reactions.

Author - Vasyl
Ethanol 
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
Glossaries Description -

Ethanol is the second member of the homologous series known as the alcohols. It has the formula C2H5OH

It is the "alcohol" in alcoholic drinksEthanol 3D balls

Author - David Fowkes
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Synonyms - Ethyl Alcohol
exothermic
Glossaries - GCSE chemistry
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A chemical reaction that releases energy through light or heat.

Author - georgie
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