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Science Vocab Katie
Science vocab
Question | Answer |
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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 |