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Science Vocab Katie
Science vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Triple Beam Balance | To measure wieght of an object(s) |
| Graduated cylinder | To find volume of mass of an object |
| Beaker | To measure liquids |
| Density | Measure of how closley pact atoms are together |
| Prediction | To make an inference on what will happen |
| Mass | The amount of matter an object has |
| Goggles | Eye wear to protect your eyes |
| Volume | Amount of space an object takes up |
| Observation | To see the facts in front of you |
| Test Tube | Small tube that measures substances |
| Inference | To make an educated guess |
| Atom | Small patricle that joins other particles to make up solids and everything |
| Atomic Mass | Protons + Nuetrons |
| Atomic Number | Order of element in the periodic table |
| Nucleus | Middle of an atom |
| Proton | Positive charge of an atom |
| Nuetron | Negative charge of an atom |
| Electron | Negative charge (Nuetron+Proton=Electron) |
| Valence Electron | Electron in outer shell of atom |
| Ion | When number of protons and electrons become unequal |
| Element | Something that atoms compacted together make up |
| Isotope | Take away proton, becomes negatively charged |
| Metal | Conducts electricity |
| Metalloid | Contains metals and non metals |
| Group | Vertical column on the periodic table(also share same number of valence electrons) |
| Period | Horrizontal column on the periodic table |
| Element | Substance on the periodic table Ex: Silicon |
| Transition Elements | On either sides of the stair steps on the periodic table |
| Representative Elements | On the left side of the stair steps on the periodic table |
| Law of Conservation of matter | Atoms are not created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction |
| Element Molecule | Listed in the periodic table |
| Compound Molecule | Mixed with other elements to create new element |
| Reactants | Compound or element that changes during a chemical reaction |
| Products | compound or element that is a result of a chemical reaction |
| Chemical Equation | Writing changes in the arrangement use of chemical symbols |
| Chemical Formula | Describes # of atoms to make up 1 molecule of a compound |
| Coefficient | In chemical equation, # placed in front of the chemical formula to balance equation |
| Subscript | A #, figure, or symbol that appears smaller than normal; best known in formulas |
| Acceleration | Change in Velocity |
| Balanced Force | A force that is equal |
| Direction | A path in which an object takes |
| Force | Push or pull |
| Newtons 1st Law (inertia) | Objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced and objects st reast stay at rest unless acted upon |
| Newtons 2nd Law (Force+Acceleration) | F=MxA (Force=Mass x acceleration) |
| Speed | How fast something is moving |
| Unbalanced Force | Net force |
| Velocity | Speed and direction |
| Coefficient | In chemical equation, # placed in front of the chemical formula to balance equation |
| Subscript | A #, figure, or symbol that appears smaller than normal; best known in formulas |
| Acceleration | Change in Velocity |
| Balanced Force | A force that is equal |
| Direction | A path in which an object takes |
| Force | Push or pull |
| Newtons 1st Law (inertia) | Objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced and objects st reast stay at rest unless acted upon |
| Newtons 2nd Law (Force+Acceleration) | F=MxA (Force=Mass x acceleration) |
| Speed | How fast something is moving |
| Unbalanced Force | Net force |
| Velocity | Speed and direction |