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AT1 Matter
Accelerate Topic 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | a particle that is the smallest and most basic part of an element |
| atomic theory | the idea that everything is made of small particles |
| temperature | the measure of how hot or cold something is |
| mass | the amount of matter an object has |
| volume | the amount of space an object takes up |
| weight | A measure of the force of gravity on an object. |
| matter | Anything that takes up space and has mass |
| attraction | A term used to describe the electric or magnetic force exerted by oppositely charged objects or to describe the gravitational force that pulls objects toward each other. |
| State of Matter | The form matter can take (e.g., solid, liquid, gas). |
| solid | matter with a definite shape and volume that is made of vibrating particles |
| liquid | matter with a definite volume but no definite shape |
| gas | a form of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume |
| physical change | a change in traits—such as color, size, and shape— that does not change what the substance is made of |
| chemical change | the process where one or more kinds of matter changes into one or more different kinds of matter, usually caused by heat or mixing new substance |
| mixture | a substance where different materials are put together but each keeps its own properties |
| solution | a mixture where the substances are evenly spread out |
| Texture | A physical property of a solid used to describe its surface. |
| Repel | To force away or apart |
| Investigation | An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results. |
| dissolve | solid "disappears" into a liquid so as to form a solution. Hey Kool-aid |
| sealed | tightly closed to prevent leaking |
| crystals | Solids "Rocks" |
| melt | changing from a solid to a liquid, usually by heating (like ice melting into water or butter for cooking) or dissolving (like sugar in coffee) |
| soften | make or become less hard |
| substance | material from which something is made |
| Mechanical Balances (e.g., Triple Beam) | used to measure mass |
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