The lexical field of Chemistry
A lexical field groups words associated by a common subject or domain of meaning. Below is an organized collection of 27 specific terms used in the study and practice of chemistry.
1. Fundamental concepts & structure
Atom
Molecule
Element
Compound
Ion
Isotope
Electron
Proton
Neutron
2. States, properties & reactions
Solution
Concentration
Catalyst
Acid
Base
pH
Oxidation
Reduction
Equilibrium
3. Laboratory equipment & techniques
Titration
Spectroscopy
Chromatography
Pipette
Burette
Beaker
Flask
Centrifuge
Distillation
Key Expressions
1. Atom: The basic building block of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
2. Molecule: A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
3. Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
4. pH: A quantitative measure of the acidity or basicity of aqueous or other liquid solutions.
5. Titration: A common laboratory method of quantitative chemical analysis used to determine the concentration of an identified analyte.
6. Solution: A homogenous mixture composed of two or more substances, typically consisting of a solute dissolved in a solvent.
7. Oxidation: A chemical process involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
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