There are only 94 different types of atoms that occur naturally in the world. The first 11 kinds of atoms (also called elements) are called hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon and sodium.
Cover the saucepan and turn the burner to medium-high so the water continues to boil gently. Steam the squash until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork or the tip of a knife. Thin slices or small chunks generally steam in 4 to 5 minutes, while a whole squash may take 10 to 12 minutes.Remove the steamer basket.over the saucepan and turn the burner to medium-high so the water continues to boil gently. Steam the squash until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork or the tip of a knife. Thin slices or small chunks generally steam in 4 to 5 minutes, while a whole squash may take 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the steamer basket.
Boiling. 1  Cut the squash along its length and scoop out the seeds on the inside of each half. 2  Fill your saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil on the stovetop. 3  Test the squash for readiness after 15 minutes with the prongs of a fork.  Drain the cooked squash and scoop out the long strands of flesh with a fork to serve.