Chemistry Terms
a logical approach to the solution of scientific problems
Scientific method
anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
a form of matter that flows, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of its container.
Liquid
a mixture that has a completely uniform composition.
Homogeneous mixture
using your senses to obtain information directly.
Observation
the amount of matter an object contains.
Mass
Form of matter that takes both the shape and volume of its container.
Gas
Any part of a system with uniform composition and properties.
Phase
a proposed explanation or reason for what is observed.
Hypothesis
Matter that has a uniform and definite composition.
Substance
A change which alters a given material without changing its composition.
Physical change
Who is the principal of Thomas Stone High School
Mrs. Pearl
- a means to test a hypothesis.
Experiment
a quality or condition of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance’s composition.
Physical property
a physical blend of two or more substances.
Mixture
Who is the 11th grade vice principal?
Mr. Loyd
a broad and extensively tested explanation of why experiments give certain results.
Theory
Matter that has a definite shape and volume.
Solid
a mixture that is not uniform in composition.
Heterogeneous mixture/solution
What is our school mascot?
Cougar