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Science Vocabulary
Vocabulary from Learning Set 1&2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | A physical substance that takes up space |
| Pollutant | A substance that pollutes something in the environment |
| Volume | The amount of space an object takes up |
| Mass | The amount of matter a shape contains |
| Atom | The basic unit of a chemical compound |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together, creating building blocks for objects to be created |
| Compound | A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements |
| Pure Substace | A form of matter that has constant chemical composition |
| Physical Change | A change from one state to another without change in chemical compostion |
| Chemical Change | Any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved |
| Photosynthesis | The process in which green plants create food and let off oxygen. |
| Qualitative Data | Measured by the quality of something instead of the quantity. |
| Quantitative Data | Measured by the quantity of something instead of the quality. |