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Science 4
Compound vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide | A colorless gas made up of one carbon and two oxygen. |
| Mixture | Matter that can vary in composition. |
| Element | A pure substance made of only one kind of atom. |
| Chemical equation | Is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction. |
| Demonstrate | To show clearly. |
| Differentiate | To identify the differences between things. |
| Identify | To establish or recognize the identity of. |
| Table salt | A crystalline compound, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring mostly as a mineral or a component of sea water, and for seasoning food and as a preservative. |
| Baking soda | A white crystalline compound, NaHCO3, with slightly alkaline taste, used in making beverages, pharmaceuticals and fire Extinguishers. |
| Chemical formulas | Tells us the number of atoms of each element in a compound. |