Chapter 8 Vocabulary Words Changes In Matter Flashcards
Product
A new substance resulting from a chemical change
Chemical reaction
Change or the action that creates a new kind of mad at different properties from the original matter
Reactivity
Ability of elements to take part in chemical reactions
Precipitate
The solid products of a chemical reaction in a solution
Metal
A substance that conducts heat and electricity
Conductivity
The degree to which he or electricity flows through a substance
Insulator
Something that resists the flow of energy such as heat electricity or sound
Superconductor
A material that loses all resistance to electrical flow and extremely low temperature
Malleable
Capable of being rolled or pondered into flat sheets
Ductile
Capable of being drawn into wire or thread
Corrosion
The gradual weakening and warring a way of something really due to a chemical reaction
Alloy
A mixture of two or more elements, usually metals
Salt
A white substance that is found in seawater and in the earth
Acid
Is substance that tastes sour, sharp or biting
Indicator
A person or thing that indicates
Base
A compound that reacts with an assid to form a salt
Neutralization reaction
The reaction that occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and salt
Assidity
The strength of an acidic solution
Alkalinity
The strength of a base solution
Ph scale
The scale that measures the amount of acid or bace solution
Reactant
An original substance at the beginning of a chemical reaction
