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Science Vocab list 2
Science vocab
Term | Definition |
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Pressure | The force pushing on a surface divided by the area of that surface |
Boyle's Law | A principle that describes the relationship between the pressure and the volumes of a gas at a constant temperature |
Charle's Law | A principle that describes the relationship between the temperature and volume of a gas at a constant pressure |
Nucleus | A central core of an atom containing protons and usually neutrons |
Atom | The basic particle from which all elements are made |
Electron | A tiny, negative charged particle that moves around the nucleus of an atom |
Mass number | The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
Proton | A small, positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom |
Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
Model | A diagram, a mental picture, a mathematical statement, or an object that helps explain ideas about the natural world |
Neutron | A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge |
Isotope | An atom with the same number of protons and a different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element |
Atomic Mass | The average mass of all |