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9701 A2 Chemistry - Table of definitions (2022)
Term
Standard enthalpy of
atomisation (ΔHatm)
Lattice enthalpy (ΔHlattice)
Enthalpy change of
solution (ΔHsol)
Enthalpy change of
hydration (ΔHhyd)
First electron affinity
Entropy
Activation energy (Ea)
Rate of reaction
Catalyst
Homogeneous
Heterogeneous
Order (reactant)
Overall order
Half life
Rate determining step
Definition
The enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from the elements in their standard states. (Endothermic)
The energy released when one mole of a solid (ionic) lattice is formed from its constituent gaseous ions under standard
conditions.
The enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic solid in sufficient water to form an infinitely dilute solution.
The enthalpy change when one mole of a gaseous ion dissolves in sufficient water to form an infinitely dilute solution.
The enthalpy change when one mole of electrons is added to one mole of gaseous atoms to form one mole of 1- gaseous
ions under standard conditions.
The number of possible arrangements of the particles and their energy in a given system.
The minimum energy needed for a collision to be effective
The change in concentration of a substance with respect to time
A reagent that increases the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway/mechanism with lower activation energy.
It is regenerated (not used up) at the end of the reaction
In the same phase/state as the reactants
In a different phase/state to the reactants
The power to which the concentration of a reactant is raised in the rate equation
The sum of the individual orders of each reactant in the rate equation
The time taken for the concentration of a reactant to halve.
The slowest step in the reaction mechanism
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Term
Equivalence point
(titration)
End point (titration)
Partition coefficient (Kpc)
Standard electrode/
Reduction potential (Eϴ)
Standard cell potential
(Eϴcell)
Dative covalent (Co-
ordinate) bond
Transition element (CAIE
definition)
Degenerate orbitals
Non-degenerate orbitals
Ligand
Complex (ion)
Stability constant (Kstab)
Enantiomers
Optically active
(substance)
Racemic mixture
Definition
The point (volume) at which the amount (mol) of acid added is equal to the amount (mol) of alkali (or vice versa)
The point (volume) at which the indicator changes colour.
The ratio of the concentrations of a solute in two immiscible solvents at equilibrium.
Voltage of an electrode/half-cell relative to the standard hydrogen electrode measured at 298 K, 1 atm pressure using 1 moldm-3
solutions
The potential difference between the anode and the cathode measured at 298 K, 1 atm pressure using 1 moldm-3 solutions
A covalent bond in which both the electrons in the bond are donated by same species.
An element that forms at least one stable ion with a partially filled d-subshell/d-orbitals.
Orbitals at the same energy.
Orbitals at different energies.
A species that donates a lone pair of electrons to form a dative covalent/coordinate bond to a central metal atom/ion (to form a
complex)
A species that consists of a central metal atom/ion bonded to one or more ligands
The equilibrium constant for the formation of the complex ion in a solvent (from its constituent ions or molecules)
Two molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.
The ability (of a substance) to rotate the plane of plane polarised light.
A mixture of equal quantities of two enantiomers
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