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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Chemistry

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
polymer
[Sustantivo]

a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, covalently bonded together in a chain-like structure

polímero, polímero grande

polímero, polímero grande

Ex: Polyester is a versatile polymer used in fabrics , clothing , and plastic bottles .
isotope
[Sustantivo]

each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, leading to variation in atomic mass

isótopo

isótopo

Ex: Isotopes play a crucial role in understanding nuclear reactions , radiometric dating , and various applications in science and technology .
reactive
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency to to undergo chemical reactions

reactivo, reactiva

reactivo, reactiva

radioactive
[Adjetivo]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

radioactivo

radioactivo

Ex: Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels radioactive contamination .
covalent bond
[Sustantivo]

a chemical bond where atoms share electrons to form a stable molecule

enlace covalente, unión covalente

enlace covalente, unión covalente

Ex: The air 's like a molecular community , held together covalent bonds, forming a breathable atmosphere .
double bond
[Sustantivo]

a type of chemical bond between two atoms involving the sharing of two pairs of electrons, resulting in a stronger and more stable connection than a single bond

enlace doble, doble enlace

enlace doble, doble enlace

Ex: Double bonds are essential in the formation of aromatic compounds like benzene , which contains alternating single double bonds between carbon atoms .
hydrophilic
[Adjetivo]

defining substances or surfaces that have a strong attraction to water molecules, allowing them to easily absorb or interact with water

hidrofílico, afín al agua

hidrofílico, afín al agua

Ex: Hydrophilic surfaces in contact lenses ensure comfort by maintaining a layer of moisture between the lens and the eye .
hydrophobic
[Adjetivo]

characterized by substances or surfaces that repel water molecules, showing little or no affinity for water

hidrofóbico, repelente al agua

hidrofóbico, repelente al agua

Ex: Leaves of some plants have a hydrophobic waxy coating that helps prevent water loss and protects against fungal growth.

a chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings, typically resulting in a temperature increase

reacción exotérmica, reacción exergónica

reacción exotérmica, reacción exergónica

Ex: Mixing calcium oxide with water is exothermic reaction, producing calcium hydroxide and giving off heat .

a chemical process that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings, often resulting in a temperature decrease

reacción endotérmica, reacción que absorbe calor

reacción endotérmica, reacción que absorbe calor

Ex: Melting ice is endothermic reaction because it absorbs heat from its surroundings to change from solid to liquid .
atomic mass
[Sustantivo]

the weighted average mass of an atom of an element, taking into account the masses of all its naturally occurring isotopes

masa atómica, masa promedio atómica

masa atómica, masa promedio atómica

Ex: atomic mass of uranium is approximately 238.03 , accounting for its isotopes uranium-235 and uranium-238 .
molecular mass
[Sustantivo]

the total mass of all the atoms in a single molecule of a substance

masa molecular, masa de la molécula

masa molecular, masa de la molécula

mass number
[Sustantivo]

the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom

número másico, número de masa

número másico, número de masa

Ex: When determining mass number of an isotope , add the number of protons and neutrons together .
mole
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental unit in chemistry that represents the amount of substance containing as many entities (atoms, molecules) as there are in 12 grams of carbon-12

mol, moléculas

mol, moléculas

Ex: mole of sodium chloride ( table salt ) weighs approximately 58.44 grams .
beaker
[Sustantivo]

a container usually made of glass or plastic used in chemistry and laboratory

vaso de precipitados

vaso de precipitados

pipette
[Sustantivo]

a laboratory tool used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid

pipeta, pipete

pipeta, pipete

Ex: The laboratory protocol required the use of a pipette to measure precise volumes of the solution .
centrifuge
[Sustantivo]

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrífuga, centrifugadora

centrífuga, centrifugadora

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .
indicator paper
[Sustantivo]

a special paper treated with chemicals that change color in response to certain conditions, used to test for the presence of specific substances or measure pH levels

papel indicador, papel reactivo

papel indicador, papel reactivo

periodic table
[Sustantivo]

a tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties

tabla periódica, tablero periódico

tabla periódica, tablero periódico

Ex: periodic table is a valuable tool for predicting the chemical behavior of elements and understanding their relationships .
calcification
[Sustantivo]

the process where calcium or calcium salts accumulate in a tissue, making it hard and rigid

calcificación, endurecimiento por calcio

calcificación, endurecimiento por calcio

Ex: Marine biologists calcification in corals to understand the effects of ocean acidification .
titration
[Sustantivo]

a laboratory method used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution by gradually adding a reagent of known concentration until a reaction is completed

titulación, valoración

titulación, valoración

Ex: Titration can determine the unknown concentration of a solute by using a standard solution of known concentration .
fermentation
[Sustantivo]

the process by which microorganisms convert carbohydrates into alcohol, acids, or gases

fermentación, fermento

fermentación, fermento

Ex: In the production of yogurtfermentation of milk by specific strains of bacteria results in the formation of lactic acid , thickening the yogurt and giving it a tangy taste .
concentration
[Sustantivo]

the measure of how much of a substance is present in a certain volume of solution

concentración, densidad

concentración, densidad

Ex: Diluting a solution involves decreasing concentration of its solute .
microprobe
[Sustantivo]

a device used to analyze the chemical composition of small samples at a microscopic scale

microsonda, microproba

microsonda, microproba

a type of metallic material composed of three or more elements mixed together in varying proportions

aleación multicomponente, aleación de múltiples componentes

aleación multicomponente, aleación de múltiples componentes

radical
[Sustantivo]

a group of atoms bonded together that behaves as a single unit within a molecule

radical, grupo radical

radical, grupo radical

Ex: Free radicals can cause damage to cells, leading to aging and diseases.
assay
[Sustantivo]

a test that measures the presence, amount, or activity of a specific substance in a sample, often used in scientific and medical research

análisis, ensayo

análisis, ensayo

Ex: Researchers used assay to determine the potency of the new antibiotic .
equilibrium
[Sustantivo]

a state in a chemical reaction where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products

equilibrio dinámico, estado de equilibrio

equilibrio dinámico, estado de equilibrio

Ex: At thermal equilibrium, there is no net heat transfer between two systems in contact with each other.
electrolysis
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) the process of separating a liquid or solution into its parts by passing electricity through it

electrólisis

electrólisis

Ex: In the field of chemistryelectrolysis is commonly used to extract reactive metals from their ores , such as aluminum from bauxite .

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

disolverse

disolverse

Ex: The detergent dissolve in the washing machine , cleaning the clothes .
to dilute
[Verbo]

to make a solution or mixture weaker or less concentrated by adding more liquid

diluir, dilatar

diluir, dilatar

Ex: By the end of the experiment , the chemical reaction will diluted the concentrated solution .
to suspend
[Verbo]

to disperse fine particles throughout a fluid so they remain evenly distributed without settling

suspender, dispersar

suspender, dispersar

Ex: By shaking the bottle , you suspend the medicine evenly before taking a dose .
solubilization
[Sustantivo]

the process of dispersing or dissolving a substance into a solvent to form a homogeneous solution

solubilización, disolución

solubilización, disolución

microstructure
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement, composition, and characteristics of a material at a microscopic level

microestructura, microestructura material

microestructura, microestructura material

nanotube
[Sustantivo]

a tiny, tube-shaped structure made of carbon atoms, with remarkable strength and electrical properties

nanotubo, nanotubos de carbono

nanotubo, nanotubos de carbono

Ex: The medical field is investigating the potential nanotubes for targeted drug delivery .
molten
[Adjetivo]

heated to a liquid state due to high temperatures

fundido, líquido

fundido, líquido

Ex: molten core of the Earth is believed to be responsible for the planet 's magnetic field .
phase
[Sustantivo]

a phase is a distinct form of matter with uniform chemical and physical properties, separated from other forms by boundaries

fase, estado

fase, estado

Ex: Mixing salt in water creates a single-phase solution.

to eliminate or neutralize harmful substances

desintoxicar, detoxificar

desintoxicar, detoxificar

Ex: The liver detoxifies the body by eliminating harmful substances .
crystalline
[Adjetivo]

denoting substances with a highly organized molecular structure, akin to crystals

cristalino, cristalizado

cristalino, cristalizado

Ex: crystalline nature of salt makes it easily recognizable .
crystallographer
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies the structure and properties of crystals

Cristalógrafo, Cristalógrafa

Cristalógrafo, Cristalógrafa

Ex: His work as crystallographer revealed the detailed arrangement of atoms in the crystal .
cosmochemist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies the chemical composition and processes of celestial bodies to understand the formation and evolution of the universe

cosmocanista, cosmochemista

cosmocanista, cosmochemista

chromatography
[Sustantivo]

a laboratory technique used to separate and analyze mixtures of substances based on their differential affinities for a stationary phase and a mobile phase

cromatografía, técnica de separación de compuestos

cromatografía, técnica de separación de compuestos

Ex: Chromatography techniques help ensure the purity of pharmaceutical products .
beta decay
[Sustantivo]

a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus emits a beta particle (electron or positron) to transform a neutron into a proton or vice versa

desintegración beta, decayo beta

desintegración beta, decayo beta

Ex: Strontium-90 , a byproduct of nuclear fission , beta decay to yttrium-90 , releasing high-energy electrons in the process .
uncharged
[Adjetivo]

not having an electrical charge

sin carga, no cargado

sin carga, no cargado

Ex: Carbon dioxide uncharged when it loses or gains electrons to become electrically neutral .
condenser
[Sustantivo]

a device that turns vapor into liquid by cooling it

condensador, condensery

condensador, condensery

Ex: The distiller attached condenser to the pot still to separate alcohol vapor from the mash .

weak attractive forces between molecules or atoms, arising from temporary or induced dipoles

fuerzas de van der Waals, interacciones de van der Waals

fuerzas de van der Waals, interacciones de van der Waals

Ex: Van der Waals forces play a significant role in the behavior of non-polar molecules and gases.
metallurgist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist or engineer who specializes in the study and production of metals and alloys, including their properties, processing methods, and applications

metalurgista, especialista en metalurgia

metalurgista, especialista en metalurgia

Ex: The conference metallurgists from around the world to discuss advancements in metallurgical research and technology .
adsorption
[Sustantivo]

the process by which molecules of a substance adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid, forming a thin film or layer

adsorción, adsorción superficial

adsorción, adsorción superficial

Ex: Surface area and porosity significantly influence adsorption capacity of materials used in environmental cleanup processes .
biodiesel
[Sustantivo]

a renewable, alternative fuel made from organic materials such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease

biodiésel, biocombustible

biodiésel, biocombustible

Ex: Some countries offer tax incentives for businesses that biodiesel.
eutectic
[Sustantivo]

a specific composition of a mixture of substances, typically metals or alloys, where the melting point is at its lowest possible temperature under atmospheric pressure

eutéctico, eutéctica

eutéctico, eutéctica

Ex: Engineers adjusted the alloy's composition to achieve the eutectic point needed for optimal performance in extreme temperatures.
superabsorbent
[Sustantivo]

a substance capable of absorbing and retaining a large amount of liquid relative to its own mass

superabsorbente, absorbedor superabsorbente

superabsorbente, absorbedor superabsorbente

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