Listen to these words.
oxidation
rust
metabolism
decompose
combustion
electrons
decay
embalm
redox
respiration
alight
aerobic
anaerobic
digestion
Learn the new words!
The ability of the body to break down food for energy and nutrients.
digestion
Without oxygen..
anaerobic
With oxygen.
aerobic
Describes something that is burning.
alight
Breathing.
respiration
The act of gaining or losing electrons.
redox
To use chemicals to prevent something dead from decaying.
embalm
To slowly become more damaged or worse.
decay
Small parts of matter that have a negative electrical charge. Cannot be seen with just the eyes.
electrons
The act of materials mixing with oxygen to make heat and light.
combustion
To slowly break down.
decompose
All the chemical reactions that occur inside the body to make energy using food.
metabolism
A reddish-brown material that forms when metal reacts with air and water.
rust
The act of something mixing with oxygen to form another material.
oxidation
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