Carbon Word Search
Carbon, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: CARBON, ORGANIC, POLYMER, MONOMER, CATALYST, COMBUSTION, OXIDATION, REDUCTION, EQUILIBRIUM, KINETICS, STOICHIOMETRY, EXOTHERMIC.
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Carbon word list, defined
- CARBON /ˈkɑːrbən/ · noun
- A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol C, atomic number 6) that occurs in all living organisms and exists in several forms, including diamond and graphite. It is also used more broadly to refer to carbon dioxide emissions, especially in the context of climate change. Related: element, soot, charcoal, graphite.
- ORGANIC /ɒrˈɡænɪk/ · adjective
- Produced by or involving living organisms, especially plants and animals. Relating to or derived from food that is produced on a farm without using artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Related: natural, ecological, biological, wholesome.
- POLYMER /ˈpɑːlɪmər/ · noun
- A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits, typically of a specific chemical structure. Polymers can be found naturally or synthesized artificially. Related: macromolecule, plastic, resin, elastomer.
- MONOMER /mɒnˈoʊmər/ · noun
- A molecule that can react with other molecules to form a polymer. A monomer is a small molecule that can be combined with other monomers to form a large molecule, such as a polymer. Related: mer, unit, component, element.
- CATALYST /ˈkætəlɪst/ · noun
- A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed or permanently changed; more broadly, a person or thing that precipitates an event or change. Related: stimulus, impetus, spark, catalyzer.
- COMBUSTION /kəmˈbʌstʃən/ · noun
- The process of burning, in which a substance combines rapidly with oxygen and releases heat and light. More broadly, any violent chemical change or turmoil, though this figurative sense is rare today. Related: burning, ignition, oxidation, fire.
- OXIDATION /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of losing electrons, resulting in the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen, often accompanied by a change in color or the release of heat. Related: corrosion, rusting, decomposition, combustion.
- REDUCTION /riːdʌkʃən/ · noun, verb
- The act of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or extent. A decrease in size, amount, or degree. Related: diminution, lessening, reduction, diminishment.
- EQUILIBRIUM /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/ · noun
- A state of balance or stability in which opposing forces or influences are equal; also, a state of mental or emotional composure. Related: balance, stability, equipoise, poise.
- KINETICS /kɪˈnɛtɪks/ · noun
- The branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces that cause this motion. It is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering. Related: dynamics, mechanics, physics, motion.
- STOICHIOMETRY /ˌstoɪkiˈɒmɪtri/ · noun
- The branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between the reactants and products in chemical reactions, especially in terms of the amounts of substances involved. Related: chemistry, quantitative analysis, chemical reaction, stoichiometric analysis.
- EXOTHERMIC /ˌɛksoʊˈθɜːrmɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or denoting a chemical reaction or process that releases heat (or light) to its surroundings. More generally, describing any process that gives off energy in the form of heat. Related: heat-releasing, exothermal, energy-releasing.
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