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Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico) - Química

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre química, como "arsenic", "catalyst", "distill", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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arsenic
[Sustantivo]

a poisonous chemical element with properties of both metals and nonmetals that is grey in color, used in industry or as a pesticide

arsénico

arsénico

calcium
[Sustantivo]

a soft silver-white metal that is an important element in bones and teeth

calcio

calcio

carbon
[Sustantivo]

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

carbono

carbono

Ex: Activated carbon is widely used in filtration systems to remove impurities.El **carbón** activado se utiliza ampliamente en los sistemas de filtración para eliminar impurezas.
copper
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

cobre

cobre

Ex: In telecommunications , copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .En telecomunicaciones, los cables de **cobre** todavía se utilizan ampliamente para transmitir datos a corta distancia.
helium
[Sustantivo]

a chemical element that is a colorless noble gas which is lighter than air

helio

helio

gold
[Sustantivo]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

oro

oro

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .Las medallas olímpicas están tradicionalmente hechas de **oro**, plata y bronce.
iron
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

hierro

hierro

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .Los niños necesitan suficiente **hierro** para un crecimiento y desarrollo adecuados.
lead
[Sustantivo]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

plomo

plomo

Ex: The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply .El fontanero reemplazó las tuberías de **plomo** corroídas con alternativas modernas para garantizar la seguridad del suministro de agua potable.
acid
[Sustantivo]

a water-soluble chemical substance that contains Hydrogen and has a sour taste or corrosive feature with a PH less than 7

ácido

ácido

Ex: When dissolved in water, carbonic acid forms from carbon dioxide, contributing to the acidity of rainwater.Cuando se disuelve en agua, el **ácido** carbónico se forma a partir del dióxido de carbono, contribuyendo a la acidez del agua de lluvia.
catalyst
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

catalizador

catalizador

Ex: In the Haber process , iron is used as a catalyst to promote the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases .En el proceso Haber, el hierro se utiliza como **catalizador** para promover la síntesis de amoníaco a partir de gases de nitrógeno e hidrógeno.
chemical
[Sustantivo]

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

producto químico

producto químico

element
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties

elemento

elemento

Ex: Carbon is a versatile element found in all living organisms and many non-living materials .El **elemento** carbono es un elemento versátil que se encuentra en todos los organismos vivos y en muchos materiales no vivos.
compound
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a substance that its molecules consist of two or more elements that are held together by a chemical bond

compuesto

compuesto

Ex: Many compounds are essential for life , like carbohydrates and proteins .Muchos **compuestos** son esenciales para la vida, como los carbohidratos y las proteínas.
to hydrate
[Verbo]

(chemistry) to combine and form a compound with water molecules

hidratar

hidratar

Ex: The process of rusting occurs when iron metal hydrates by reacting with oxygen and water vapor in the air.El proceso de oxidación ocurre cuando el metal de hierro **se hidrata** al reaccionar con el oxígeno y el vapor de agua en el aire.
mixture
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a combination of two or more substances without forming a chemical bond or any chemical reaction

mezcla

mezcla

Ex: Alloys like brass are solid mixtures of copper and zinc .Aleaciones como el latón son **mezclas** sólidas de cobre y zinc.
to adsorb
[Verbo]

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance from the surface chemically or physically

adsorber

adsorber

balanced
[Adjetivo]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrado

equilibrado

Ex: The therapist helped her achieve a balanced emotional state through mindfulness techniques .El terapeuta la ayudó a lograr un estado emocional **equilibrado** a través de técnicas de mindfulness.
to behave
[Verbo]

(chemistry) to react in a particular way because of the laws

reaccionar

reaccionar

Ex: The substance behaves inertly under normal conditions , showing no significant reaction .La sustancia **se comporta** de manera inerte bajo condiciones normales, sin mostrar reacción significativa.
bond
[Sustantivo]

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

enlace

enlace

Ex: Hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in the structure of DNA, contributing to its stability and the specificity of base pairing.Los **enlaces** de hidrógeno desempeñan un papel crucial en la estructura del ADN, contribuyendo a su estabilidad y a la especificidad del emparejamiento de bases.

to increase the rate of a chemical reaction

catalizar

catalizar

Ex: Certain metals , such as palladium and nickel , can catalyze hydrogenation reactions in organic synthesis .Ciertos metales, como el paladio y el níquel, pueden **catalizar** las reacciones de hidrogenación en la síntesis orgánica.
chain reaction
[Sustantivo]

a chemical or nuclear process that is self-sustained and its products cause other processes of the same kind

reacción en cadena

reacción en cadena

chemical reaction
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances

reacción química

reacción química

(chemistry) to lose water molecules during a chemical reaction

deshidratarse

deshidratarse

Ex: During the synthesis of alcohols , the alkene molecule reacts with water to add an -OH group , while simultaneously dehydrating to form an alcohol product .Durante la síntesis de alcoholes, la molécula de alqueno reacciona con el agua para añadir un grupo -OH, mientras se **deshidrata** simultáneamente para formar un producto de alcohol.
to distill
[Verbo]

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

destilar

destilar

Ex: The plan is to distill rainwater for a clean water source .El plan es **destilar** el agua de lluvia para obtener una fuente de agua limpia.
equation
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction that consists of the reactants and products

ecuación

ecuación

formula
[Sustantivo]

a set of conventional symbols that convey a fundumantal principle

fórmula

fórmula

(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form

precipitar

precipitar

Ex: The cooling process in the volcanic vent allowed minerals to precipitate, creating stunning stalactites and stalagmites .El proceso de enfriamiento en la chimenea volcánica permitió que los minerales **precipitaran**, creando estalactitas y estalagmitas impresionantes.
preservation
[Sustantivo]

the action of keeping something the way it is or in good condition

preservación

preservación

reaction
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances

reacción

reacción

Ex: Balancing equations ensures mass conservation in a reaction.El equilibrio de ecuaciones asegura la conservación de la masa en una **reacción**.
aluminum
[Sustantivo]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

aluminio

aluminio

Ex: The bicycle frame is made from aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .El cuadro de la bicicleta está hecho de **aluminio**, lo que lo hace más fácil de llevar y maniobrar en comparación con los cuadros de acero tradicionales.
Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico)
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