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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Chemistry

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la química, como "polímero", "isótopo", "reactivo", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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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, macromolécula

polímero, macromolécula

Ex: Polyester is a versatile synthetic polymer used in fabrics , clothing , and plastic bottles .El poliéster es un **polímero** sintético versátil utilizado en telas, ropa y botellas de plástico.
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 .Los **isótopos** desempeñan un papel crucial en la comprensión de las reacciones nucleares, la datación radiométrica y diversas aplicaciones en ciencia y tecnología.
reactive
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency to to undergo chemical reactions

reactivo

reactivo

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 of radioactive contamination .Los contadores Geiger se utilizan para detectar y medir los niveles de contaminación **radiactiva**.
covalent bond
[Sustantivo]

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

enlace covalente, vínculo covalente

enlace covalente, vínculo covalente

Ex: The air 's like a molecular community , held together by covalent bonds, forming a breathable atmosphere .El aire es como una comunidad molecular, unida por **enlaces covalentes**, formando una atmósfera respirable.
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

doble enlace, enlace doble

doble enlace, enlace doble

Ex: Double bonds are essential in the formation of aromatic compounds like benzene , which contains alternating single and double bonds between carbon atoms .Los **enlaces dobles** son esenciales en la formación de compuestos aromáticos como el benceno, que contiene enlaces simples y dobles alternados entre átomos de carbono.
hydrophilic
[Adjetivo]

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

hidrófilo, con afinidad por el agua

hidrófilo, con afinidad por el agua

Ex: Hydrophilic surfaces in contact lenses ensure comfort by maintaining a layer of moisture between the lens and the eye .Las superficies **hidrófilas** en los lentes de contacto garantizan comodidad al mantener una capa de humedad entre el lente y el ojo.
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 .Las hojas de algunas plantas tienen un recubrimiento ceroso **hidrofóbico** que ayuda a prevenir la pérdida de agua y protege contra el crecimiento de hongos.

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

reacción exotérmica, reacción que libera calor

reacción exotérmica, reacción que libera calor

Ex: Mixing calcium oxide with water is an exothermic reaction, producing calcium hydroxide and giving off heat .Mezclar óxido de calcio con agua es una **reacción exotérmica**, que produce hidróxido de calcio y libera calor.

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

reacción endotérmica, proceso endotérmico

reacción endotérmica, proceso endotérmico

Ex: Melting ice is an endothermic reaction because it absorbs heat from its surroundings to change from solid to liquid .El derretimiento del hielo es una **reacción endotérmica** porque absorbe calor de su entorno para cambiar de sólido a líquido.
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, peso atómico

masa atómica, peso atómico

Ex: The atomic mass of uranium is approximately 238.03 , accounting for its isotopes uranium-235 and uranium-238 .La **masa atómica** del uranio es aproximadamente 238,03, teniendo en cuenta sus isótopos uranio-235 y uranio-238.
molecular mass
[Sustantivo]

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

masa molecular, peso molecular

masa molecular, peso molecular

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 the mass number of an isotope , add the number of protons and neutrons together .Al determinar el **número de masa** de un isótopo, suma el número de protones y neutrones.
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, cantidad de sustancia

mol, cantidad de sustancia

Ex: A mole of sodium chloride ( table salt ) weighs approximately 58.44 grams .Un **mol** de cloruro de sodio (sal de mesa) pesa aproximadamente 58,44 gramos.
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, cuentagotas

pipeta, cuentagotas

Ex: The laboratory protocol required the use of a graduated pipette to measure precise volumes of the solution .El protocolo de laboratorio requería el uso de una **pipeta graduada** para medir volúmenes precisos de la solución.
centrifuge
[Sustantivo]

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrífuga, centrifugadora

centrífuga, centrifugadora

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs use centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .Los laboratorios farmacéuticos utilizan **centrífugas** para purificar y separar los diferentes componentes de los medicamentos.
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 tornasol

papel indicador, papel tornasol

periodic table
[Sustantivo]

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

tabla periódica, sistema periódico de los elementos

tabla periódica, sistema periódico de los elementos

Ex: The periodic table is a valuable tool for predicting the chemical behavior of elements and understanding their relationships .La **tabla periódica** es una herramienta valiosa para predecir el comportamiento químico de los elementos y comprender sus relaciones.
calcification
[Sustantivo]

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

calcificación, la calcificación

calcificación, la calcificación

Ex: Marine biologists study calcification in corals to understand the effects of ocean acidification .Los biólogos marinos estudian la **calcificación** en los corales para comprender los efectos de la acidificación del océano.
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

valoración, titulación

valoración, titulación

Ex: Titration can determine the unknown concentration of a solute by using a standard solution of known concentration .La **titulación** puede determinar la concentración desconocida de un soluto utilizando una solución estándar de concentración conocida.
fermentation
[Sustantivo]

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

fermentación

fermentación

Ex: In the production of yogurt , fermentation of milk by specific strains of bacteria results in the formation of lactic acid , thickening the yogurt and giving it a tangy taste .En la producción de yogur, la **fermentación** de la leche por cepas específicas de bacterias resulta en la formación de ácido láctico, espesando el yogur y dándole un sabor ácido.
concentration
[Sustantivo]

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

concentración

concentración

Ex: Diluting a solution involves decreasing the concentration of its solute .Diluir una solución implica disminuir la **concentración** de su soluto.
microprobe
[Sustantivo]

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

microsonda, sonda microscópica

microsonda, sonda microscópica

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 funcional

radical, grupo funcional

Ex: Free radicals can cause damage to cells, leading to aging and diseases.Los **radicales** libres pueden causar daño a las células, lo que lleva al envejecimiento y a enfermedades.
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

ensayo, análisis

ensayo, análisis

Ex: Researchers used an assay to determine the potency of the new antibiotic .Los investigadores utilizaron un **ensayo** para determinar la potencia del nuevo antibiótico.
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

equilibrio

Ex: At thermal equilibrium, there is no net heat transfer between two systems in contact with each other.En el **equilibrio** térmico, no hay transferencia neta de calor entre dos sistemas en contacto entre sí.
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 chemistry , electrolysis is commonly used to extract reactive metals from their ores , such as aluminum from bauxite .En el campo de la química, la **electrólisis** se utiliza comúnmente para extraer metales reactivos de sus minerales, como el aluminio de la bauxita.

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

disolverse

disolverse

Ex: The detergent will dissolve in the washing machine , cleaning the clothes .El detergente **se disolverá** en la lavadora, limpiando la ropa.
to dilute
[Verbo]

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

diluir, rebajar

diluir, rebajar

Ex: By the end of the experiment , the chemical reaction will have diluted the concentrated solution .Al final del experimento, la reacción química habrá **diluido** la solución concentrada.
to suspend
[Verbo]

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

suspender, mantener en suspensión

suspender, mantener en suspensión

Ex: By shaking the bottle , you can suspend the medicine evenly before taking a dose .Al agitar la botella, puedes **suspender** el medicamento uniformemente antes de tomar una dosis.
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, estructura microscópica

microestructura, estructura microscópica

nanotube
[Sustantivo]

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

nanotubo, tubo nanométrico

nanotubo, tubo nanométrico

Ex: The medical field is investigating the potential of nanotubes for targeted drug delivery .El campo médico está investigando el potencial de los **nanotubos** para la administración dirigida de fármacos.
molten
[Adjetivo]

heated to a liquid state due to high temperatures

fundido, derretido

fundido, derretido

Ex: The molten core of the Earth is believed to be responsible for the planet 's magnetic field .Se cree que el núcleo **fundido** de la Tierra es responsable del campo magnético del planeta.
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.Mezclar sal en agua crea una solución de una sola **fase**.

to eliminate or neutralize harmful substances

desintoxicar, descontaminar

desintoxicar, descontaminar

Ex: The liver continuously detoxifies the body by eliminating harmful substances .El hígado **desintoxica** continuamente el cuerpo eliminando sustancias nocivas.
crystalline
[Adjetivo]

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

cristalino, cristalizado

cristalino, cristalizado

Ex: The crystalline nature of salt makes it easily recognizable .La naturaleza **cristalina** de la sal la hace fácilmente reconocible.
crystallographer
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies the structure and properties of crystals

cristalógrafo, especialista en cristalografía

cristalógrafo, especialista en cristalografía

Ex: His work as a crystallographer revealed the detailed arrangement of atoms in the crystal .Su trabajo como **cristalógrafo** reveló la disposición detallada de los átomos en el cristal.
cosmochemist
[Sustantivo]

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

cosmoquímico, científico en cosmoquímica

cosmoquímico, científico en cosmoquímica

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

cromatografía

Ex: Chromatography techniques help ensure the purity of pharmaceutical products .Las técnicas de **cromatografía** ayudan a garantizar la pureza de los productos farmacéuticos.
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, decaimiento beta

desintegración beta, decaimiento beta

Ex: Strontium-90 , a byproduct of nuclear fission , undergoes beta decay to yttrium-90 , releasing high-energy electrons in the process .El estroncio-90, un subproducto de la fisión nuclear, sufre **desintegración beta** a itrio-90, liberando electrones de alta energía en el proceso.
uncharged
[Adjetivo]

not having an electrical charge

descargado, sin carga

descargado, sin carga

Ex: Carbon dioxide becomes uncharged when it loses or gains electrons to become electrically neutral .El dióxido de carbono se vuelve **descargado** cuando pierde o gana electrones para volverse eléctricamente neutro.
condenser
[Sustantivo]

a device that turns vapor into liquid by cooling it

condensador, refrigerante

condensador, refrigerante

Ex: The distiller attached a 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.Las **fuerzas de van der Waals** desempeñan un papel importante en el comportamiento de las moléculas no polares y los 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

metalúrgico, especialista en metalurgia

metalúrgico, especialista en metalurgia

Ex: The conference brought together metallurgists from around the world to discuss advancements in metallurgical research and technology .La conferencia reunió a **metalurgistas** de todo el mundo para discutir los avances en la investigación y tecnología metalúrgica.
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, la adsorción

adsorción, la adsorción

Ex: Surface area and porosity significantly influence the adsorption capacity of materials used in environmental cleanup processes .El área superficial y la porosidad influyen significativamente en la capacidad de **adsorción** de los materiales utilizados en los procesos de limpieza ambiental.
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 use biodiesel.Algunos países ofrecen incentivos fiscales para las empresas que utilizan **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

eutéctica, composición eutéctica

eutéctica, composición eutéctica

Ex: Engineers adjusted the alloy's composition to achieve the eutectic point needed for optimal performance in extreme temperatures.Los ingenieros ajustaron la composición de la aleación para alcanzar el punto **eutéctico** necesario para un rendimiento óptimo en temperaturas extremas.
superabsorbent
[Sustantivo]

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

superabsorbente, material superabsorbente

superabsorbente, material superabsorbente

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