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What is Ion?
An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, giving it a net positive or negative electric charge. Positively charged ions are called cations; negatively charged ions are called anions. Ions are formed during ionic bonding, in solution (electrolytes), and in plasma states. Ion pairs are held together by electrostatic (Coulombic) attraction.
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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, giving it a net positive or negative electric charge. Positively charged ions are called cations; negatively charged ions are called anions. Ions are formed during ionic bonding, in solution (electrolytes), and in plasma states. Ion pairs are held together by electrostatic (Coulombic) attraction.
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Ibuprofen
C13H18O2
Ideal Gas
Ideal Gas Law
PV = nRT | R = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
Ideal Solution
Ideal solution: Raoult's law holds; ΔH_mix = 0, ΔV_mix = 0
Ideal Solution
Imidazole
C3H4N2
Indicator
Visual pH/endpoint indicator; e.g., phenolphthalein: colourless (acid) → pink (base)
Indicators
Indium
In
Indole
C8H7N
Induced Dipole
Induced dipole: α × E (α = polarisability; E = electric field)
Inert Gas
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