Elements And Compounds

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means; composed of atoms of only one kind

  • The periodic table organizes all known chemical elements based on their atomic number and properties.
  • I learned about each chemical element in my chemistry class.
  • Dude, did you know that each chemical element has a unique symbol?
  • In the world of music, each note can be seen as a different chemical element that contributes to the overall composition.

noun a shiny, silvery-white metallic chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, also known as mercury

  • The scientist studied the properties of quicksilver in the lab.
  • I heard quicksilver is really hard to handle.
  • Don't mess with quicksilver, it's tricky stuff.
  • Her thoughts moved as quick as quicksilver, always changing and hard to pin down.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

  • The adion of the committee was to approve the new budget proposal.
  • I heard the adion of the boss was to give everyone a day off next week.
  • The adion of my friends was to go to the beach instead of the movies.
  • The adion of the storm was to leave a path of destruction in its wake.

noun a proper noun referring to a specific entity or name

  • The scientist discovered a new species of plant called adradii.
  • I heard that the new cafe in town serves a delicious adradii salad.
  • I can't wait to try out the adradii dish at that hip new restaurant.
  • Her creativity knows no bounds, it's like she has an adradii of ideas.