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Gasoline

Chemistry; General chemistry

A mixture of liquids made from petroleum. Because gasoline burns very easily, it is used as a fuel for engines.

Gas exchange

Chemistry; General chemistry

The exchange of gases, especially oxygen carbon dioxide, between a living thing and its environment.

Reduction

Chemistry; General chemistry

A chemical reaction in which an atom gains one or more electrons is called as reduction.

Silica

Chemistry; General chemistry

A chemical compound that is made of elements silicon and oxygen. Silica is found in most of the rocks.

Bubble

Chemistry; General chemistry

A ball of air or other gas , often with a thin film around it. Bubbles form in boiling water and in soaps or liquids that are shaken.

Capillary action

Chemistry; General chemistry

The movement of a liquid along the surfaces of a solid and it happens because the molecules of liquid are attached to the solid surface.

Dalton

Chemistry; General chemistry

British scientist who was first to explain accurately how atoms are put together and how they interact.

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