Weak repulsion by a magnetic field.
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First Law of Thermodynamics
The total amount of energy in the universe is constant (also known as the Law of Conservation of Energy) energy is neither created nor destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions and physical changes.
Background Radiation
Ratiation extraneous to an experiment. Usually the low-level natural radiation form cosmic rays and trace radioactive substances present in our environment.
Alkaline Battery
A dry cell in which the electrolyte contains KOH.
Condensed Phases
The liquid and solid phases, phases in which particles interact strongly.
Fossil Fuels
Substances consisting largely of hydrocarbons, derived from decay of organic materials under geological conditions of high pressure and temperature (metamorphism) include coal, petroleum, natural gas, peat and oil shale. For further information see Fuel Chemistry
Amino Acid
Compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid group.The --NH2 group.
Insoluble Compound
A very slightly soluble compound.
Emulsion
Colloidal suspension of a liquid in a liquid.
Reactants
Substances consumed in a chemical reaction.
Halogens
Group VIIA elements: F, Cl, Br, I
