Chemistry Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Chemistry

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The study of matter, how it interacts with the environment, and the energy associated with that interaction

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Energy

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The ability to do work (make change happen)

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Qualitative

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A description (red, brittle, conducts electricity...)

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Quantitative

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A measurement (number, 5 cm, 12 moles...)

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Independent Variable

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variable the scientist controls and manipulates to determine possible affect

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Dependent Variable

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Variable that responds to the changes made with the independent variable (measured)

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Pure Substance

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Made up of one element or one compound (is made up of a singular thing)

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Mixture

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Composed of at least 2 different elements or compounds

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Element

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One type of atom; cannot be broken down or decomposed. Example: Helium, Iron...