Modeling
Weight and height are examples of this kind of data.
Quantitative Data
Amount of matter in an object.
Mass
Smallest of the main subatomic particles.
Electrons
These live in the outermost energy level. *be specific*
Valence Electrons
Almost 80% of elements on the periodic table belong to this category.
Metals
Workable explanation or description of phenomena.
Model
The study of nonliving matter and energy.
Physical Science
These can form by gaining or losing electrons.
Ion
A set of elements found in the same column.
Group / Family
The quality of how a material reflects light.
Luster
A system of moral values; theory of proper conduct.
Ethics
The slower form of vaporization.
Evaporation
Atoms of the same element with different neutrons.
Isotope
This scientist is credited with creating the periodic table.
The S.I. unit used to measure electric current.
Ampere (A)
This term describes phenomena under certain conditions.
Scientific Law
When solids transition directly to a gas (vapor).
Sublimation
A model that highlights electrons moving in distinct energy levels.
Bohr Model
Distance from the center of an atom's nucleus to the electrons in the outermost shell.
Atomic Radius
Ions that have an excess negative charge.
Anions
Compares a measurement to the accepted or expected value of a measurement.
Accuracy
A mixture that appears the same throughout.
Homogenous Mixture
This scientist is credited with discovering the nucleus of an atom.
Ernest Rutherford
This scientist is credited with creating the symbols we use on the periodic table.
Jacob Berzelius
These elements exist as a brittle solid with a metallic luster.
Metalloids