Scientific verbs
Science related nouns
Transition phrases
100

to determine the size, amount, or degree of an objecct

measure

100

something that contributes to a result

factor

100

A transition phrase used for the first detail

First of all, To begin with

200

to look into something closely

investigate

200

amount of space occupied by an object

volume

200

A transition phrase used for the 2nd or 3rd details

Furthermore, In addition, Moreover, More importantly, Most importantly

300

changing (-ing)

converting or altering

300

the brightness or dullness of a color

intensity
300

A transition phrase used for expanding or elaborating a detail

For example, If that happens, As a result, Because of that, 

400
Improved (past tense)

enhanced

400

two or more factors that can change (hint: plural)

variables

400

A transition phrase used for expressing opinions

From my perspective, In my opinion, From my viewpoint, If you ask me, 

500

to influence something to make something (replace the italicized verbs)

affect something to produce

500

the mass of solute in a given volume of solution 

concentration

500

A transition phrase used for comparing ideas

Compared to ...

Opposed to...