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Unit 1 Vocabulary
Unit 1 Vocabulary-Elevatek12 Chemistry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientific method | process to get reliable results to answer a question |
| hypothesis | prediction of what you think will happen, an educated guess, If "this", then "that" |
| procedure | steps you will take during the lab, the order the experiment will be done |
| independent variable | what is being changed |
| dependent variable | what changes because of the independent variable |
| constant | variable that does not change |
| SI or metric system | world-wide standard of measurement used in scientific investigations |
| scientific notation | used to express very large and very small numbers in a way that is easier to write and use |
| coefficient | a number 1-9 that is in the beginning of scientific notation |
| exponent | the power that 10 is raised to in scientific notation |
| engineer | a person who creates and builds things using math and science skills |