Chemistry Vocabulary Review

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What is a subscript in chemistry?

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A small number located to the right of a chemical symbol that indicates how many atoms of an element are present.

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What are adaptations in biology?

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Variations in organisms that are best suited to their environment, allowing them to survive and reproduce.

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What is a cell?

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The smallest unit of structure and function in living things.

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How does climate relate to carbon cycling?

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Climate describes how the cycling of carbon influences Earth’s surface temperature.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter, represented by a chemical symbol.

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What is a compound in chemistry?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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What is the role of ecosystems in biology?

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Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is the significance of chemical symbols?

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Chemical symbols are shorthand representations of elements, used to write chemical formulas.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed; it is conserved.