Definitions
Unit 2 Guided Notes
Chemical or Physical Properties
Scientific Method
100

This is a way of describing objects using traits that can be observed without changing it into something else.

Physical property

100

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Matter.

100

Size

What is a physical property?

100

Using your 5 senses to get information

Observation

200

Information that is written down or put into charts or graphs.

Data

200

How is Matter classified? (There are 3 ways)

As elements, compounds, and mixtures.

200
Flammability.
What is a chemical property?
200

Qualitative observations uses_______?

Letters or 5 senses

300

This describes the way a substance reacts with other substances.

Chemical property

300

What is a example of a compound?

Answers will vary: 

Ex:H2O ( water) consist of 2 Hydrogen and 1 Oxygen

300
Changing state. For example changing from a solid to a liquid.
Physical Property.
300

The Scientific Theory tells ________ something is happening.

Why

400

The part of the experiment that is changes as a result of the independent variable; it is measured or observed.

Dependent Variable

400

What can you find elements listed on?

The periodic table.

400
Ability to rust.
What is a chemical property?
400

Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without calculators.

What is the Control?

Group computed without calculators.

500

A pure substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical or physical means.

Element


500

There are 2 types of Compound. What are they called?

Inorganic and Organic Compounds.

500
Density
What is a physical property?
500

Interpretation based on experience or observations

Inferences

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