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Science Flash Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has volume (takes up space) and has mass |
| Pollutant | A substance that can make air, soil, or water harmful to organisms and structures |
| Volume | A measure of how much space something takes up |
| Mass | The amount of "stuff" something contains |
| Atom | The basic building block of matter |
| Molecule | A combination of two or more atoms |
| Compound | A pure substance that is made up of two or more different elements |
| Puresubstance | A type of matter composed of a single type of particle and always has i |
| Physical Change | A change in form or appearance of matter, but not in its composition |
| Chemical Change | A change in the composition, or chemical makeup, of a sample of matter. A chemical change is also known as a chemical reaction |
| Photosynthesis | The process through which green plants use the energy of sunlight to make food and oxygen |
| Qualitative Data | Data that approximates or characterizes but does not measure |
| Quantitative Data | Estimated by quantity. |