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Sci 1st 9 weeks Voc
Science Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Float | to rise to or near the surface of water |
| Gas | a state of matter in which the substance takes the shape of its container |
| Liquid | take the shape of their container, filling the bottom of the container first |
| Magnetism | an attracting or repelling force that causes a magnetic material to move |
| Mass | the amount of matter in something measured in grams using a scale |
| Matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| Sink | to fall below the surface of water |
| Solid | has a definite shape and size |
| States of matter | the forms matter can take, such as solid, liquid, and gas; sometimes called phases of matter |
| Temperature | a way of measuring how hot or cold something is; temperature is measured using either the Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) scale |
| Physical Property | a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | equipment such as goggles and gloves used for protection during an investigation. |
| Safety | The condition where it is less likely to be harmed |
| Rules | an instruction that must be followed. |
| Hazard | a danger (something unsafe) |
| Risk | a situation that puts someone in danger. |
| Celcius (C) | a temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. |
| Fahrenheit (F) | a temperature scale on which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. |
| Thermometer | a tool that measures the temperature (how hot or cold something is). |
| Definite | The shape does not change |
| Condensation | the process through which a gas changes into a liquid |
| Cool | To make less hot |
| Evaporation | a process through which a liquid changes to a gas. |
| Heat | a kind of energy that makes objects warmer. |
| Substance | a particular kind of matter. |
| Water Vapor | water in the form of a gas. |
| Freeze | be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold. |
| Melt | make or become liquefied by heat. |