Glossary
Every SPM Chemistry term, in the exact words the marking scheme wants.
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This glossary defines the key terms of SPM Chemistry (code 4541) using DSKP-aligned wording. Each term shows its Malay and Chinese equivalent, an example and the common confusion to avoid.
By chapter
Introduction to ChemistryMatter and the Atomic StructureThe Mole Concept, Chemical Formula and EquationThe Periodic Table of ElementsChemical BondAcids, Bases and SaltsRate of ReactionManufactured Substances in IndustryRedox EquilibriumCarbon CompoundsThermochemistryPolymersConsumer and Industrial Chemistry
A–Z index
A
B
C
- Calorimetry
- Carboxylic acid
- Catalyst
- Catalyst
- Cathode
- Cation
- Ceramic
- Chemical formula
- Chemistry in daily life
- Coagulation
- Collision theory
- Combustion
- Complete combustion
- Composite material
- Compromise (optimum conditions)
- Concordant titres
- Condensation polymerisation
- Contact process
- Controlled (fixed) variable
- Corrosion resistance
- Corrosive
- Covalent bond
- Cross-link (sulfur bridge)
- Crystallisation
D
E
- Effective collision
- Elasticity
- Electrochemical series
- Electrode
- Electrolysis
- Electrolyte
- Electron
- Electron arrangement
- Electron transfer
- Electronegativity
- Electrostatic force of attraction
- Element
- Empirical formula
- Emulsion
- End point
- Endothermic reaction
- Energy level diagram
- Energy profile diagram
- Enzyme
- Ester
- Esterification
- Exothermic reaction
H
I
M
P
R
S
- Sacrificial protection
- Salt
- Salting out
- Saponification
- Saturated and unsaturated
- Saturated compound
- Scientific method
- Scum
- Selective discharge
- Simple molecular structure
- Soap
- Soda-lime glass
- Specific heat capacity
- Spectator ion
- Stainless steel
- Standard solution
- Standard temperature and pressure (STP)
- Stoichiometry
- Strong acid
- Sublimation
- Substitution reaction
- Sulfuric acid
- Surroundings
- Synthetic polymer
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Written by the spmchemistry.com.my editorial teamUpdated: 4 September 2026