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Ciencias ACT - Sustancias y compuestos químicos

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con sustancias y compuestos químicos, como "buffer", "solute", "halógeno", etc., que le ayudarán a dominar sus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
halogen
[Sustantivo]

a type of chemical element found in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive and commonly used in disinfectants and lights

halógeno, halógenos

halógeno, halógenos

Ex: halogens share common properties such as high electronegativity and the ability to gain an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration .
polythene
[Sustantivo]

a durable plastic material used for packaging, bags, and various applications

polietileno, plástico polietileno

polietileno, plástico polietileno

Ex: She packed sandwiches polythene bags for the picnic .
polystyrene
[Sustantivo]

a lightweight and versatile synthetic polymer used in packaging, insulation, and disposable products

poliestireno, estireno

poliestireno, estireno

Ex: Manufacturers polystyrene to produce new products like picture frames and garden furniture .
phosphorus
[Sustantivo]

a chemical element that is a vital component of DNA and bone structure, found in dairy products, meat, and nuts, playing a key role in cellular energy transfer

fósforo, fósforo químico

fósforo, fósforo químico

Ex: Jenny eats phosphorus-rich foods like nuts for bone health.
acetone
[Sustantivo]

a colorless, volatile liquid solvent commonly used for removing nail polish and other substances from surfaces

acetona, propanona

acetona, propanona

alginate
[Sustantivo]

a naturally occurring polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, commonly used in various industries for its thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties

algina, alginato

algina, alginato

silicate
[Sustantivo]

a compound containing silicon and oxygen atoms, often forming minerals or glasses, with diverse applications in industry and nature

silicato, silicato

silicato, silicato

Ex: Silicate ceramics are used in various high-temperature applications due to their heat-resistant properties.
graphene
[Sustantivo]

a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, known for its exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and flexibility

grafeno, una sola capa de átomos de carbono

grafeno, una sola capa de átomos de carbono

malic acid
[Sustantivo]

a naturally occurring organic compound found in many fruits that contributes to their sour taste

ácido málico, ácido malico

ácido málico, ácido malico

citric acid
[Sustantivo]

a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes, commonly used as a food additive for flavoring and preserving

ácido cítrico, ácido de frutas cítricas

ácido cítrico, ácido de frutas cítricas

Ex: Some cosmetics and pharmaceuticals citric acid for its antioxidant and pH-balancing effects .
phosphate
[Sustantivo]

a chemical compound that contains phosphorus and oxygen atoms, commonly found in salts or esters of phosphoric acid, important for biological processes and industrial applications

fosfato, sal de fósforo

fosfato, sal de fósforo

Ex: Sodium phosphate is used as a food additive and a laxative in medicine.
charm quark
[Sustantivo]

a type of elementary particle that is one of the six types, or flavors, of quarks that has an electric charge of +2/3 and participates in strong and electromagnetic interactions

quark encantado, quark de encanto

quark encantado, quark de encanto

Ex: Quarks like the charm quark play a crucial role in the formation of hadrons , such as the J / psi particle , which consists of charm quark and an anti-charm quark bound together .
disinfectant
[Sustantivo]

something that has specific chemicals or causes a chemical reaction that destroys harmful microorganisms such as bacteria

desinfectante

desinfectante

bicarbonate
[Sustantivo]

a chemical compound important for regulating pH balance, found in baking soda and crucial for bodily functions

bicarbonato, bicarbonato de sodio

bicarbonato, bicarbonato de sodio

Ex: Agricultural practices may involve bicarbonate to soil to adjust pH for optimal crop growth .
solute
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is dissolved in a solvent, resulting in a solution

soluto, sustancia disuelta

soluto, sustancia disuelta

Ex: Dissolving a pain reliever ( e.g. , aspirin ) in water results in the drug acting as solute in the liquid solvent .
saturated
[Adjetivo]

having absorbed as much of a substance as possible at a given temperature, reaching its maximum concentration

saturado, saturada

saturado, saturada

Ex: The paper towel became saturated with spilled coffee, unable to absorb any more liquid.
ethereal
[Adjetivo]

(of a solution) containing volatile or highly flammable substances, such as diethyl ether

etéreo, volátil

etéreo, volátil

Ex: ethereal nature of diethyl ether makes it a useful solvent for extracting natural products from plant materials .
inorganic
[Adjetivo]

describing chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are typically derived from minerals or non-living matter

inorgánico, inorgánica

inorgánico, inorgánica

Ex: Inorganic chemistry focuses on the study of compounds and elements that do not involve carbon-hydrogen bonds.
solvent
[Sustantivo]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

disolvente

disolvente

Ex: Water is the universal solvent, capable of dissolving more substances like salt and sugar than any other liquid.
alkaline
[Adjetivo]

refering to substances that have a pH greater than 7, indicating a basic or non-acidic nature

alcalino, básico

alcalino, básico

Ex: Alkaline batteries use potassium hydroxide as an electrolyte to generate electricity.
saline
[Adjetivo]

containing or relating to salt

salino

salino

Ex: The saline soil in the coastal region affected the types of crops that could be grown successfully.
reactant
[Sustantivo]

a substance that takes part in and undergoes a chemical reaction, leading to the formation of new products

reactante, sustancia reactante

reactante, sustancia reactante

Ex: When iron reacts with sulfur , reactants are iron and sulfur .
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 catalyst to promote the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases .
buffer
[Sustantivo]

a solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid, which maintains a stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added

solución amortiguadora, parche químico

solución amortiguadora, parche químico

Ex: Buffers play a significant role in biochemical research by providing a controlled environment for reactions .
reagent
[Sustantivo]

a substance or compound used in a chemical reaction to detect, examine, or produce other substances

reactivo, reagente

reactivo, reagente

Ex: Reagents vary widely in their properties and are selected based on their compatibility with the reaction conditions and desired outcome .
noble gas
[Sustantivo]

any of the elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, characterized by their inert nature and stable electron configurations

gas noble, gas inerte

gas noble, gas inerte

Ex: noble gas configuration is characterized by a full outer electron shell , contributing to the stability and lack of reactivity .
inert gas
[Sustantivo]

a group of non-reactive gases that typically exhibit low chemical reactivity due to their stable electron configurations

gas inerte, gas noble

gas inerte, gas noble

Ex: Deep-sea divers breathe a mixture of oxygen inert gases like helium to prevent nitrogen narcosis at great depths .
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