scientific Method
what is if...then...
what are the types of energy in an acronyms
What is Mr. Cents?
the scale used to measure hardness of a mineral
what is the Mohs scale?
stored energy
what is potential energy?
a push or pull
what is force?
what is the first step of the scientific method
What is find a problem?
magnetism, color, texture, ductility, malleability, shape
what are physical properties?
the way a mineral reflects light
what is luster?
an object gains more potential energy as its height or mass increases
what is gravitational energy?
the overall force exerted on an object
What is Newton?
which variable is measurable
what is dependent variable?
flammability, ability to rust, ability to rot/spoil, combustibility, ability to tarnish, toxicity
what are chemical properties?
the color of mineral powder
what is streak?
gravitational, elastic, magnetic, chemical, electrostatic and nuclear
what are form of potential energy?
0 newtons
what is a balanced force?
The last step of the the scientific method
What is conclusion?
unexpected change in energy, color, production of gas, production of precipitate or change in order
what is a chemical reaction?
how easy a mineral splits
what is cleavage?
mechanical, electrical, thermal, electromagnetic, sound
What re forms of kinetic energy?
forces that cause change in motion
what is an unbalanced force?
something you gather from observations
what is an inference?
breaks along irregular surface
what is fractue?
an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unequal force
What is Newton's 1st law?