Bath Bomb Chemistry Vocabulary Flash Cards (OpenSciEd 7.1)

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Citric acid

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A weak acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, often used as a natural preservative in food and drinks.

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Baking soda

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A white, crystalline powder often used in baking as a leavening agent to help dough rise. It can also be used as a household cleaner and deodorizer.

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Epsom salt

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A naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, often used in baths to soothe sore muscles or as a natural laxative.

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Property

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A characteristic or quality of something that helps identify or describe it.

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Substance

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A type of matter that has a uniform and definite composition, such as water or salt.

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Soluble

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Able to dissolve in a liquid, such as sugar in water.

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State of matter

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The physical form in which matter exists, such as a solid, liquid, or gas.

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Dissolve

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To mix evenly with a liquid, such as when salt is mixed with water.

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Mixture

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, such as saltwater or trail mix.

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Viscosity

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The thickness or resistance to flow of a liquid, such as honey being more viscous than water.