Science

Question 1

particle

Answer 1

very small piece or part

Question 2

solute

Answer 2

a substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution

Question 3

solvent

Answer 3

a substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution

Question 4

saturated

Answer 4

when the solvent cannot dissolve any more solute

Question 5

room temperature

Answer 5

how hot or cold it is in an indoor space like a classroom or a house. Often room temperature is around 21 degrees C (70 degrees F)

Question 6

supersaturated solution

Answer 6

a solution that contains more solute than it normally would at a given temperature

Question 7

bends

Answer 7

a condition that causes pain in deep-sea divers’ arms and legs after returning to the surface

Question 8

nitrogen

Answer 8

a colorless, odorless, gaseous element that makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere

Question 9

decompression

Answer 9

the change from higher temperature to lower temperature

Question 10

caissons

Answer 10

a large box with no bottom. These boxes were used to provide environments for workers under water.