A
colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nirogen
ammonia
capable of combining with or attracting water
hydrophilic
any substance that occupies space and has mass
matter
a substance that causes or is believed to cause cancer
carcinogen
subatomic particles with a positive charge
protons
subatomic particles with no charge
neutrons
alcohols that evaporate easily
volatile alcohols
subatomic particles with a negative charge
electrons
a solution that has a ph below 7
acidic solution
a change in the chemical composition or make-up of a substance
chemical change
an atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge
ion
a substance that releases oxygen
oxidizing agent
also known as bases
alkalis
the abbreviation used for potential hydrogen
ph
the separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions
ionization
chemical reaction that releases a significant amount of heat
exothermic reaction
the substance that is dissolved in a solution
solute
having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils
lipophilic
a stable, uniform mixture of two or more substances
solution
a solution that has a ph above 7
alkaline solution
an ion with a positive electrical charge
cation
an ion with a negative electrical charge
anion
prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity
overexposure
liquids that are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions
immiscible
material that is capable of igniting and burning
combustible