Chemistry Lingo
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Elemental Knowledge
Temperature
From Geography
100

The electrons in the outer shell of an atom are called this type of electron, from the Latin for "power".

What is a valance?

100

 In chemistry, it's a substance with 2 or more different elements; in real estate, it's a property with multiple homes.

What is a compound?

100

World Book says it is "a poisonous, yellowish-green gas with a strong, unpleasant odor", so let's treat our pool with it

What is chlorine?

100

It's the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale.

What is 100 degrees?

100

Chemically, it's the makeup of a pure snowflake.


What is H2O?

200

A neutron has approximately the same mass as this other type of subatomic particle.

What is a proton?

200

Atoms in the compound carbon dioxide share two pairs of electrons, forming a double covalent this

What is a bond?

200

 In a flame test, this element--atomic number 11--burns yellow; it's also often the basis of the yellow color in fireworks.

What is sodium?

200

This point for a substance as a liquid is basically the same as the melting point for the same stuff as a solid.

What is the freezing point?

200

Why: Because blue frequencies of light are scattered more in the atmosphere than others.

Why is the sky blue?

299

Equal to the protons in its nucleus, this is 26 for iron.

What is the atomic number?

299

When this gloomy outlook follows "electro", it refers to the ability of an atom to attract electron pairs.

What is electronegativity?

299

The process of photosynthesis converts water & carbon dioxide into organic compounds & this gas.

What is oxygen?

299

The lowest possible temperature, -459,67 degrees Fahrenheit, is known as absolute this.

What is zero?

299

Sulfur dioxide emissions lead to this nasty atmospheric deposit.

What is acid rain?

400

It's the general term for a chemical process that converts a substance into a different one; give us your gut...

What is a reaction?

400

The main products of the alcoholic fermentation of sugar are ethanol & this gas.

What is carbon dioxide?

400

Sodium chloride is the chemical name for this mineral commonly used for seasoning food.

What is (table) salt?

400

If your mom says you have a fever with a body temperature of 39, she's using this scale.

What is celsius?

400

This precious metal & platinum are among the heaviest minerals, which is why they settle well in streams.

What is gold?

500

The fundamental unit of substance used in chemistry, it's 6.02 x 1023 atoms, not a garden pest

What is a mole?

500

Named for a German chemist, this tool seen here really turns up the heat.

What is a Bunsen burner?

500

The chemical elements are arrayed according to atomic number on this, a name indicating regular intervals.

What is the periodic table?

500

In the 1700s he developed the first practical mercury thermometer & the temperature scale that bears his name.

Who is Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit?

500

H2O below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it's considered a mineral if it's formed naturally.


What is ice?

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