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- valence electron - the outermost electrons of an atom, which are located in electron shells
- Valence bond theory - a theory explaining the chemical bonding within molecules by discussing valencies, the number of chemical bonds formed by an atom
- van der Waals force - one of the forces (attraction/repulsion) between molecules
- van 't Hoff factor - ratio of moles of particles in solution to moles of solute dissolved
- vapor - when a substance is below the critical temperature while in the gas phase
- vapour pressure - pressure of vapour over a liquid at equilibrium
- vaporization - phase change from liquid to gas
- viscosity - the resistance of a liquid to flow (oil)
- volt - one joule of work per coulomb - the unit of electrical potential transferred
- voltmeter - instrument that measures the cell potential
- volumetric analysis - see titration
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