50 Chemistry words practice

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  1. 2. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  2. 3. a subatomic particle with zero charge
  3. 8. element with atomic number 1 and symbol H.
  4. 11. process by which one or more substances are altered to form new substances.
  5. 12. ionic compound formed by reacting an acid and a base; sometimes refers only to sodium chloride, NaCl.
  6. 16. combining light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, accompanied by the release of energy.
  7. 19. state of matter characterized by high degree of organization, with a stable shape and volume.
  8. 20. the name for the element with atomic number 8 and is represented by the symbol O. It is a member of the nonmetal group.
  9. 22. phase transition from the liquid phase to gas phase.
  10. 23. alkaline earth metal with element symbol Be and atomic number 4.
  11. 24. tabular arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number, ordered according to trends in recurring properties.
  12. 26. a compound formed by one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. Usually this refers to the liquid form of the molecule.
  13. 27. describes the “pressure” that pushes electricity
  14. 29. a standard used for comparison in measurements.
  15. 30. able to be shaped or pounded with a hammer, usually applied to metals.
  16. 35. the name for the element with atomic number 53 and is represented by the symbol I. It is a member of the halogen group.
  17. 36. emitted energy in the form of rays, waves, or particles.
  18. 40. the amount of internal energy of a system that is available to do work.
  19. 41. set of chemical reactions in which products become reactants of another reaction.
  20. 44. it provides energy for a wide range of applications, from powering our homes and businesses to enabling communication and transportation.
  21. 45. Zinc is the name for the element with atomic number 30 and is represented by the symbol Zn. It is a member of the transition metals group.
  22. 48. high energy ionizing photons, originating from the atomic nucleus.
  23. 49. horizontal row of the periodic table; elements with the same highest unexcited electron energy level.
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  1. 1. region of negative charge surrounding the atomic nucleus that has a high probability of containing electrons.
  2. 4. mathematical function that describes the wavelike behavior of an electron.
  3. 5. either a substance in which all atoms are linked by single bonds, a solution that contains maximum dissolved solute concentration, or a thoroughly wetted material.
  4. 6. a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
  5. 7. temperature at which the solid and liquid phase of matter coexist in equilibrium.
  6. 9. a vertical column on the periodic table consisting of elements that share periodic properties.
  7. 10. settling of sediment or particles onto a surface or the phase change from the vapor to solid phase.
  8. 13. relating to or containing an alkali
  9. 14. chemical reaction in which two reactants exchange anions/cations to form two new products using the same ions.
  10. 15. stable negatively charged subatomic particle.
  11. 17. a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat
  12. 18. noble gas with element symbol Ne and atomic number 10.
  13. 21. splitting of atomic nuclei into two or more lighter nuclei, accompanied by an energy release.
  14. 25. atom or molecule that has a different number of protons than electrons and thus a net electrical charge.
  15. 28. number of electrons needed to fill the outermost electron shell.
  16. 31. a chemical species that accepts electrons or donates protons or hydrogen ions.
  17. 32. type of radioactive decay that results in spontaneous emission of a beta particle.
  18. 33. characteristic wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by an object or substance.
  19. 34. a subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge
  20. 37. a chemical change that forms new substances.
  21. 38. relating to the path of one body around another
  22. 39. transition metal with element symbol Ti and atomic number 22.
  23. 41. allows the controlled flow of electricity, powering device
  24. 42. starting material for a chemical reaction.
  25. 43. the name for the element with atomic number 7 and is represented by the symbol N. Nitrogen is also known as azote and is a member of the nonmetal group
  26. 46. energy that flows between matter samples because of a temperature difference.
  27. 47. element 92 with symbol U.