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Physical Science Vocab 9

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AlcoholA substitute hydrocarbon that contains one or more hydroxyl groups.,
Binary CompoundA binary compound is a chemical compound that contains exactly two different elements. Examples are NaCl (sodium chloride), NaF (sodium fluoride), and MgO (magnesium oxide). Can be either molecular or ionic.,
Circuit BreakerA safety device that uses an electromagnet to shut off a circuit when the current is too high.,
DecibelIs the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound.,
Electromagnetic EnergyThe energy of light and other forms of radiation.,
FreezingThe change in phase from liquid to solid.,
Homogeneous MixtureA homogeneous mixture has the same uniform appearance and composition throughout.,
IntervalA space between two objects, points, or units.,
Magnetic Field LinesLines that map out the magnetic field around a magnet.,
Newton’s Third Law of MotionFor every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.,
pH ScaleRanged of values from 0 to 14 that expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.,
QuarkAre the building blocks which build up matter. Located inside the nucleus.,
Slip RingsConnection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts,
Surface WaveA wave that occurs at the surface between two mediums,
VaporizationThe change from the liquid to the gaseous state of matter,



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