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Semester Vocabulary
Science- 8th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientific method | a set of processes used when conducting investigations, observations, collecting, analyzing data, drawing conclusions |
| independent variable | the controlled variable in an experiment |
| dependent variable | the observed phenomenon that is being measured |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation of some phenomena, based on observations, and which suggests a means of being tested |
| procedure | a way of doing something or getting something done |
| data table | a collection of data used to draw a conclusion or make a decision |
| graph | a diagram showing the relationship of quantities |
| conclusion | a judgment or decision reached by reasoning |
| evidence | thing or things helpful in making a judgment or coming to a conclusion |
| hazardous material | any solid, liquid, or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property or the environment |
| mixture | a blending of two or more substances without chemical bonding or other chemical change, so that each substance keeps its own chemical properties and makeup |
| flammable | easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly. Can serve as a fuel for fire. |
| corrosive | a substance that may dissolve metals, ruin clothing, or burn skin. Strong acids and bases are corrosive |
| toxic | poisonous; the capability of a substance to cause harm to living systems |
| chemical properties | traits of a substance that you find by seeing if it reacts in certain ways with other chemicals. |