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7.1 Science Vocab B
Chemical Reactions & Matter Vocab Lessons 9-14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |