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Chemistry Unit 1
Chemistry Unit 1 vocabulary.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Density | The amount of matter in a given volume. |
| Mixture | Two or more substances that are physically separable. |
| Filter | Separation based on size. |
| Distillation | Separation based on boiling point. |
| Observations | Find problems. |
| Hypothesis | Educated guess about the solution/cause of the problem. |
| Experiment | Test your hypothesis. |
| Independent variable | Scientist changes the variable. |
| Dependent variable | Varies based on IV. |
| Conclusion | Did hypothesis solve the problem? |
| Theory | Supported by many conclusions. |
| Law | Undisputed with no need of proof. |
| Accuracy | How close you come to a specific value. |
| Precision | Getting the same value over and over. |
| Matter | Anything with mass and volume. |
| Element | Matter made of 1 type of atom. |
| Atom | Most basic unit of matter that still has the properties of the base elements. |
| Compound | Matter made of 2 or more elements. No longer has the properties of the base elements. |
| Molecule | Compound with a covalent bond. |
| Formula unit | Compound with an ionic bond. |
| Homogeneous | The same throughout. |
| Heterogeneous | Forms layers, separates over time. |
| Suspension | Mixture that separates over time. |
| Colloid | Mixture that never settles. |
| Solid | Definite shape, mass, and volume. Atoms vibrate and are very close together. |
| Liquid | Indefinite shape. Definite mass and volume. Atoms roll or flow. |
| Gas | Indefinite shape and volume. Definite mass. |
| Plasma | Charged particles. Blood and star wars. |