Vocabulary
What is the definition of matter?
anything that has mass and takes up space
What is the definition of a graduated cylinder?
What is the definition of Physical change?
changes of matter in size, shape, or state that does not change the type of matter
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What is the definition of an atom?
basic unit of matter, smallest part of an element
What is the definition of volume?
amount of space something takes up
What is the definition of a triple beam balance?
a tool scientists use to measure mass
What is the definition of chemical change?
a change of matter that occurs when atoms link together in a new way, creating a new substance, different from the original
What is the definition of a liquid?
has a definite volume but no definite shape
WHere do protons and neutrons live inside an atom?
in the nucleus
What is the definition of mass?
What is the definition of metric system?
the decimal measuring system based on meters, liters, and grams, in all lengths of capacity and mass
Is burning wood a physical or chemical change?
a chemical change
How are molecules of a gas arranged?
molecules m over freely
How do you determine the atomic number of an atom?
the number of protons
What is the definition of compound?
a chemically bonded combination of two or more elements
What do you have to do before you measure the mass of an object?
reset the beams to zero
Production of heat, light, or sound are characteristics of what?
characteristics of a physical change
How are the molecules in a solid arranged?
tightly packed and organized
How do you determine the atomic mass of an atom?
the number of neutrons and protons
What is the definition of element?
a pure substance made of one kind of atom
How do you read a graduated cylinder correctly?
from eye level
Is melting a candle a physical or chemical change?
a physical change
What is it called when a solid turns into a liquid?
melting.
What color are protons and neutrons?
protons are red and neutrons are green