Definitions Week 1 Flashcards
Acceleration
The change in speed divided by the amount of time taken for the change
Acid
A substance which turns blue litmus paper red.
Has a ph less than 7
Have a sharp taste and feel
Acid rain
Rainwater with a ph less than 5.5
Activity series
A list of metals placed in order of how reactive they are
Adaption
A structure or habitat that helps an organism survive in its habitat
Aerobic respiration
Oxygen is needed to release energy from food
Alkali
A substance which reacts with acid to form salt and water. Alkalis are bases that dissolve in water
Alkali metals
The element sod group 1 of the periodic Table eg sodium
Alkaline earth metals
The elements of group 2 of the periodic table. Eg calcium
Alloy
A mixture of metals