I did this glossary to summarize the contents that I had studied and found interesting about the 1º term.
ALCHEMY
Noun
The medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.
Example: "Now, Gilles was a practitioner of alchemy and attempted to find the infamous philosopher's [philosophers] stone."
en: Alquimia
ASTROCHEMISTRY
Noun
The study of the chemical substances and species occurring in stars and interstellar space.
Example: "The dynamic field of astrochemistry brings together ideas of physics, astrophysics, biology and chemistry to the study of molecules between stars, around stars and on planets."
en: Astroquímica
ATOM
noun
An extremely tiny amount of a thing or quality.
Example: "I shall not have one atom of strength left."
en: Átomo
COHESION
Noun
Physical property that consists on sticking together of particles of the same substance
Example: "A common example of cohesion is the behavior of water molecules."
en: Coesão
EARTH
Noun
The planet on which we live; the world.
Example: "The diversity of life on earth"
en: (planeta) Terra
ELEMENTS
Noun
Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.
Example: "However, if a proton is added to the hydrogen atom, a new element, helium is created."
en: Elementos
EXPERIMENT
Noun
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example: "I have tested this by experiment."
en: Experiência
MATTER
noun
Anything that occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.
Example: "The structure and properties of matter"
en: Matéria
PLANET
Noun
A celestial body distinguished from the fixed stars by having an apparent motion of its own, especially with reference to its supposed influence on people and events.
Example: "No generation has the right to pollute the planet."
en: Planeta
PROPERTY
Noun
An attribute, quality, or characteristic of something
Example: "One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well."
en: Propriedade
REACTION
Noun
A chemical process in which two or more substances act mutually on each other and are changed into different substances, or one substance changes into two or more other substances
Example: "The fuel cell generates electricity as a by-product of a chemical reaction involving dilute methanol."
en: Reação
SOLUBILITY
noun
The ability to be dissolved, especially in water.
Example: "As the temperature increases the solubility of the gas generally decreases."
en: Solubilidade
SOLUTION
noun
A liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent).
Example: "Use a concentrated solution of liquid dish soap and water to remove the oil and dirt buildup."
en: Solução
SUBSTANCE
Noun
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
Example: "A steel tube coated with a waxy substance."
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