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Science 9 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Atom | The smallest partice of an element that retains the properties. |
Boiling Point | The point at which a liquid changes it's state to gas. |
Conductivity | The ability a certain material has to conduct electricity. |
Density | Ratio of a materials mass to volume. |
Electron | Negatively charged particle surrounding the nucleus. |
Element | A pure substance that cannot be broken down. |
Hazard Symbol | Symbol that indicates the container contains something harmmful. |
Mass | The amount of material in a substance. |
Melting Point | The point at which a solid changes it's state into a liquid when applied heat. |
Neutron | A charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. |
Nucleus | The center of the atom containing protons and neutrons. |
Proton | A positively charged partice inside the atom located in the nucleus. |
State | The State or property of a substance such as a liquid, solid or gas. |
Subatomic Particle | Particles that are smaller than the atom and are contained inside the atom as well. |
Volume | The amount of space a substance takes up. |
WHMIS | System of 8 safety symbols used in Canada to provide information on certain substances which could be dangerous. |