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Jacob Coston Physical Science First Semester Final Vocab Re
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11th Grade
12/12/2019

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Acceleration
Definition
is the rate at which an object changes its velocity.
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Molecule
Definition
A ________________ is two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.
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Scientific Method
Definition
The ____________________ (2 words) is an organized set of investigation procedures used to solve a problem or answer a question.
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Reference point
Definition
A ________________ is used to define the location of another object or point within that space.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that takes up space and has mass is made of _______________ .
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Double displacement reaction
Definition
Name the reaction type that follows this pattern AB + CD → CA + BD (3 words required).
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Technology
Definition
Machines that make work easier, more precise, or faster are examples of _____________________.
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frame of reference
Definition
A set of coordinates that can be used to determine positions and velocities of objects is known as a __________________________________
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radioactive Isotope
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A _____________________ (2 words) breaks down over time, giving off radiation in the form of matter and energy.
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product
Definition
The new material created as a result of a chemical reaction is called the __________________.
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velocity
Definition
The speed of an object in a given direction.
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Hypothesis
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A _________________ is not just a guess. Like a theory, it must be supported by observations and data.
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element
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A substance in which all the atoms are the same type, and which can not be broken down into other substances by chemical means is called a(an) ______________________.
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average speed
Definition
Total distance traveled by an object divided by the elapsed time to cover that distance.
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covalent bond
Definition
A _________________(2 words) forms when two atoms share electrons.
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scientific law
Definition
A _________________ (2 words) seems to be true 100% of the time.
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Acceleration
Definition
ΔV/T = ______________
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Isotope
Definition
A(an) _______________________ has the same number of protons in its nucleus, but a different number of neutrons from atoms of the same type.
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ion
Definition
A (an) ____________ is an atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged.
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velocity
Definition
This is what you see on the speedometer in your car.
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Experiment
Definition
A(an) ______________________ is used to test the validity of a given hypothesis.
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compound
Definition
Two or more different elements that are chemically combined make up a(an) _____________________
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synthesis reaction
Definition
In a _____________________ (2 words) two different elements are bonded together forming a compound.
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Distance
Definition
___________________ is how far an object is from a fixed point of reference.
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theory
Definition
A ___________________ in science is based on many observations and data from many sources.
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atomic number
Definition
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is called its ________________ (2 words).
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Decomposition reaction
Definition
A _______________________ (2 words) follows this pattern AB → A + B
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displacement
Definition
The distance and direction of an object’s change in position from a starting point.
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model
Definition
In science, a __________________________ is used to make things easier to visualize and understand.
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atom
Definition
A(an) ___________________ is the simplest particle of an element that retains all the properties of that element.
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single displacement reaction
Definition
A _______________________(3 words) takes place between an element and a compound and yields a different element and compound.
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speed
Definition
Describes how fast an object is moving.
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variable
Definition
A _____________________ is a factor or condition which could affect the results of an experiment.
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proton
Definition
A ________________ has a single unit of positive electric charge (+).
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electron
Definition
A ________________ is a compound or atom that is involved in a chemical reaction.
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vector
Definition
Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction is called a ________________ quantity.
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bias
Definition
________________ occurs when personal opinion is allowed to influence experimental results or data analysis
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electron cloud
Definition
The area around the core of an atom where its negative particles are most likely to be found is known as the ________________________ (2 words)
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independent variable
Definition
The _________________________ (2 words) is controlled by and intentionally changed by the experimenter in order to see how it effects other factors.
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speed
Definition
D÷T = _________________
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ionic bond
Definition
A (an) _________________ (2 words) occurs when an atom transfers an electron to another atom.
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nucleus
Definition
The central core of an atom that contains its positive and neutrally charged particles is called the _________________ .
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control group
Definition
The __________________ (2 words) is used as a comparison to measure the effect of the experimental variable.
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reference point
Definition
In order to tell if something is moving you need a fixed (non-moving) object to serve as a _________________________ .
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ionic bond
Definition
Type of chemical bond in which atoms are held together by the attraction of opposite electrical charges.
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electron
Definition
A(an) _____________________ has a single unit of negative electric charge (-).
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dependent variable
Definition
The ________________________ (2 words) responds to changes in another factor. It is is the “Effect” in a cause and effect relationship.
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acceleration
Definition
A change in direction or a change in the speed of a moving object would be called ______________
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synthesis reaction
Definition
The chemical reaction that was responsible for the Hindenburg disaster we discussed in class was what type of reaction? (2 words)
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quarks
Definition
There are 6 different types or flavors of ________________, each with their own unique charge, spin, and mass.
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average speed
Definition
This would be used to describe how fast an object moves over a long period of time.
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theory
Definition
A __________________ is a suggested, testable answer to a well-defined scientific question.
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synthesis reaction
Definition
Type of reaction that follows this pattern: A + B → AB (2 words)
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neutron
Definition
A subatomic particle that has no charge is called a(an) _______________________ .
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independent variable
Definition
The ___________________________ (2 words) can be thought of as the “Cause” in a cause and effect relationship.
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single displacement reaction
Definition
Type of reaction that follows this pattern: C + AB → AC + B (3 words required).
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quark
Definition
A _____________ is a type of particle that protons and neutrons are made of.
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controlled variable
Definition
The ______________________ (2 words) is given the contrasting condition to the one the experiment is designed to test.
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double displacement reaction
Definition
A ________________ (3 words required) occurs between two compounds and yields two different compounds.
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electron
Definition
A(an) ______________ is the particle involved in chemical bonding.
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