SAT Natural Sciences - Chemical Substances and Properties

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

referring to the essential chemical element phosphorus, which is vital in biological processes and various industrial applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

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

containing or relating to salt