Chemistry Crossword

1. A natural compound found in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, limes, and grapefruits.
7. A rock that is mainly made up of calcium carbonate.
9. A method used to determine the presence of carbonates in a substance.
11. acid Weak fluid that forms when carbon dioxide gas dissolves in water.
12. A substance that can easily give away protons.
14. The ability of a solution to resist changes in pH when an acid or base is added to it.
15. The process of removing scale or mineral deposits from surfaces.

2. A substance that can speed up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
3. The chemical formula HCI.
4. The concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium ions, in water.
5. A unit used to measure the amount of a substance.
6. Process where a compound breaks apart into its individual ions or molecules.
8. A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.
10. The chemical formula is CO3(2-).
13. Type of chemical that can be bitter and can also react with other substances.