B2 Vocabulary - Basic Sciences

Free neutrons can trigger nuclear reactions.

The number of protons determines the chemical element.

Electricity is the movement of electrons.

Oxygen is an essential element for life.

Oxygen is necessary for the combustion of wood.

The atmosphere contains nitrogen in molecular form (N₂).

Carbon is found in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Lack of phosphorus affects plant development.

Sulfur compounds are responsible for the rotten egg smell.

Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals.

Bases are important in biological processes.

Strong acids can burn skin and materials.

The cell nucleus controls the cell's functions.

Microorganisms reproduce very quickly.

Genetics studies how traits are inherited.

Genetic information is transmitted from parents to offspring.

Viruses can evolve quickly.

DNA analysis can identify a person.

Starfish are invertebrates of the ocean.

Amphibians breathe through lungs and skin.

Cellular cloning is used in medical research.

The wind speed is 20 kilometers per hour.

Physics studies subatomic particles.

The mass of a body is measured in kilograms.

Thermal insulation in houses helps retain heat.

The freezing of the river prevented the passage of ships.

The melting of the poles is a sign of climate change.

Evaporation increases with wind and heat.

Condensation is part of the water cycle.