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.
Use the lid and medium-high heat to get the water boiling but, upon adding the squash, lower the heat to medium and keep the lid off. To boil whole squash, bring to boil enough water to cover the squash by at least 1 inch, and then cook with lid on at medium-low heat. Small pieces of squash may be ready in 4 minutes while whole squash may need to cook longer than 30 minutes. Check frequently and remove from heat as soon as the squash reaches the desired softness. Pour out excess water using cooking mittens and the lid, or remove the pieces with a slotted spoon.