MS Chemical Magic Vocabulary

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What is an acid?

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A group of substances that are very reactive, taste sour, can dissolve metals, and cause a burning feeling.

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What is an explosion?

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A sudden, and sometimes violent, burst of energy.

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What is a particle model?

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A visual representation of particles that are too small to be seen.

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What is chemistry?

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The study of what substances are made of and what happens when they are combined.

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Who were alchemists?

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Members of a historic group of people who mixed together different substances, hoping to become rich.

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What is a base?

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A substance that can accept hydrogen ions or donate electron pairs in reactions.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is a scientist?

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A person who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest.