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7.1 Science Vocab B
Chemical Reactions & Matter Vocab Lessons 9-14
Term | Definition |
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meniscus | Connective tissue between the bones of the knees |
atom | The smallest unit of matter composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons |
molecule | A group of two or more atoms bond together, can be atoms of same or different elements |
sulfur | A yellow combustible, reactive, insoluble nonmetal chemical element |
chemical reaction | occur when chemical bonds between atoms are formed or broken |
phase change | a change in state of matter between plasma, gas, liquid, or solid |
chemical process | A method of changing one or more chemicals, chemical compounds, or properties |
product | A substance that is produced from a chemical reaction |
reactants | substances that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction |
odor | A chemical molecule light enough to be swept around by the environment and stimulates the sense of smell |
acid rain | is formed when pollutants combine with water vapor creating precipitation with acidic components |
pollutants | A substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere |
algae | A simple, non-flowering aquatic plant |
sulphuric acid | A strong, highly corrosive acid in the form of an oily, dense, liquid |
nitric acid | A yellow liquid that is corrosive and poisonous made from distilling sulphuric acid |
iron | the fourth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust; most used and cheapest metal |
calcium carbonate | A white, odorless powder or crystals; a salt chemical compound commonly found in rocks |
marble | A hard crystalline metamorphic form of limestone, typically white with streaks of color |
malic acid | A crystalline acid present in unripe apples and other fruits |