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Theory |
tested explanation of an observed behavior formed from one or more hypotheses, predict results of future experiments |
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Law |
describes outcomes that are consistently and reproducibly observed, predict outcomes for future experiments |
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Chemistry |
the branch of science that studies matter and its changes |
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Science |
an approach that is used to try to make sense of how the universe operates |
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Physical properties |
observed or measured without changing the composition of the material, ex. boiling point, melting point, solubility |
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Chemical properties |
observed when change in composition is taking place, describes how a substance behaves in a chemical reaction, ex. sodium reacts violently with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas |
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Potential energy |
stored energy, food, at top of hill before going down |
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Kinetic energy |
energy of motion |
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Work |
use of energy, force acting over a distance, causes something to move |
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Mass |
measure of the amount of matter in an object |
