Chemistry Lingo
Grab bag
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?