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Biology
9th Grade
10/23/2013

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Matter
Definition

Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Model
Definition

An explanation or representation of something that cannot be seen

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Element
Definition
A collection of atoms that all have the same number of protons
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Molecules
Definition
Chemicals that result from atoms linking together
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Physical change
Definition

A change that affects the appearance but not the chemical makeup of a substance

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Chemical change
Definition

A change that alters the makeup of the elements or Molecules of a substance

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Phase
 
Definition

One of three forms

Solid, Liquid, or Gas

Which every substance is capable of attaining

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Diffusion
Definition

The random motion of molecules from an area of high concentration to and area of low concentration

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Concentration
Definition

A measurement of how much solute exists within a certain volume of solvent

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Semipermeable Membrane
Definition

A membrane that allows some molecules to pass throught but does not allow other molecules to pass through

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Osmosis
Definition

The tendency of a solvent to travel across a semipermeable membrane into areas of solute concentration

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