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9th Week 2 Vocab
Week 2 Tier 2 vocabulary with science words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proton | A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Neutron | A subatomic particle with no charge, found in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electron | A negatively charged subatomic particle found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus of an atom. |
| Isotope | An atom of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. |
| Ion | An atom that gains of loses electrons. Anion gains electrons and is negative. A cation loses electrons and is positive. |
| Variable | Something that is likely to change |
| Trial | The act of testing something |
| Solution | A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances |
| Residual | Relating to or indicating a remainder |
| Prolong | Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer |
| Latter | The second of two or the second mentioned of two |
| Intact | Undamaged in any way |
| Hypothesis | A tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested |
| Generalize | Draw from specific cases or broader cases |
| Fuse | Any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant |