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Chemistry Chapter 4

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Term
Definition
Hypothesis   a testable statement  
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Theory   a broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena  
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Derived Unit   combinations of SI base units  
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Density   the ratio of mass to volume, or mass divided by volume  
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Accuracy   refers to the closeness of measurements to the correct or accepted value of the quantity measure  
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Direct Proportion   two quantities are directly proportional to each other is dividing one by the other gives a constant value  
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Precision   refers to the closeness of a set of measurements of the same quantity made in the same way  
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Scientific Method   a logical approach to solving problems by observing and collecting data, formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses and formulating theories that are supported by data  
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Model   a model in science is more than a physical object; it is often an explanation of how phenomena occur and how data or events are related  
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SI   A single measurement system called Le Système International d'Unités  
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Quantity   something that has magnitude, size or amount  
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Inverse Proportion   two quantities are inversely proportional if their product is constant  
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Percent Error   calculated by subtracting the experimental value from the accepted value, dividing the difference by the accepted value, and then multiplying by 100  
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System   a specific portion of matter in a given region of space that has been selected for study during an experiment or observation  
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Conversion Factor   a ratio derived the equality between two different units that can be used to convert from one unit to the other  
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Weight   a measure of the gravitational pull on matter  
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Volume   the amount of space occupied by an object  
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Significant Figures   consist of all the digits known with certainty plus one final digit, which is somewhat uncertain or is estimated  
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Scientific Notation   numbers written in the form M x 10^n, where the factor M is a number greater than or equal to 1 but less than 10 and n is a whole number .  
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