Chemistry Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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Volume (1.4)

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property that indicates the space an object occupies, which can later be determined by multiplying area by height

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Theory (1.2)

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a well-tested hypothesis thta predicts future events

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Solid (1.9)

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substance with a definite volume and shape (rigid)

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Submicroscopic (1.9)

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on an invisible level

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Slope (1.7)

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the ratio of the change in y to the corresponding change in x for any two points on a line

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SI Base Units (1.4)

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system of measurement used in science based on the decimal system

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Quantity (1.3)

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property that can be measured and described by a number and a unit that names the standard used

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Melting (1.8)

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term to describe the change of a solid to a liquid

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Model (1.2)

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representation (picture, diagram, idea) intended to ocnvey information about another object or event

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Macroscopic Observations (1.8)

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large views (common observations) of matter

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Liquid (1.9)

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substance that flows and takes the shape of its container

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Inference (1.2)

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interpretation of an observation

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Hypothesis (1.2)

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a temporary scientific explanation for an observed regularity

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Gas (1.9)

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substance that takes the shape of and fills its container

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Fluid (1.9)

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any substance that flows

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Volume (1.4)

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property that indicates the space an object occupies, which can later be determined by multiplying area by height

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Theory (1.2)

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a well-tested hypothesis thta predicts future events

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Solid (1.9)

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substance with a definite volume and shape (rigid)

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Submicroscopic (1.9)

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on an invisible level

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Slope (1.7)

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the ratio of the change in y to the corresponding change in x for any two points on a line

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SI Base Units (1.4)

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system of measurement used in science based on the decimal system

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Quantity (1.3)

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property that can be measured and described by a number and a unit that names the standard used

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Melting (1.8)

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term to describe the change of a solid to a liquid

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Model (1.2)

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representation (picture, diagram, idea) intended to ocnvey information about another object or event

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Macroscopic Observations (1.8)

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large views (common observations) of matter

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Liquid (1.9)

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substance that flows and takes the shape of its container

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Inference (1.2)

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interpretation of an observation

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Hypothesis (1.2)

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a temporary scientific explanation for an observed regularity

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Gas (1.9)

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substance that takes the shape of and fills its container

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Fluid (1.9)

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any substance that flows

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Density (1.7)

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ratio between the mass and the volume of a substance

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Data (1.5)

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plural term used for the observations and facts collected in science

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Constant (1.7)

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quantity that has the same value as the slope of a straight-line graph representing a direct proportion

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Classification (1.2)

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system of organizing similar things into vategories according to common characteristics

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Chemical Changes (1.8)

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change that produces a new kind of matter with different properties

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Area (1.4)

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number of squares of a given size needed to cover a surface