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8th Gr Science 1st t
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dependent Variable | The part of an experiment not modified, but is modified by the independent variable |
| Constant | The part of an experiment that stays the same to ensure a fair trial |
| Freezing | The phase change in which a gas or liquid is converted to a solid |
| Melting | The phase change in which a solid is converted to a liquid |
| Vaporization | The phase change in which a solid or liquid is changed to a gas |
| X Axis | The axis on a graph where the independent variable rests: Horizontal |
| Independent Variable | The modified part in your experiment |
| Y Axis | The axis on a graph on which the dependent variable rests: Vertical |
| Electron | The particle that orbits the nucleus and has a negative charge |
| Proton | A particle that makes up nucleus and has a positive charge |
| Neutron | A particle that makes up a nucleus that neutral charge |
| Cation | An ion with a positive charge |
| Anion | An ion with a negative charge |
| Temperature | A way that heat and particle movement is measured |
| Scale Model | A model of a real life object that can either be larger or smaller than the actual |