Science Concepts Flashcards

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atom

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The smallest piece of matter that has the properties of an element; a combination of three subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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cause and effect

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A relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other.

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chemical reaction

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A process that rearranges the atoms of the original substances into a new substance with different properties.

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conduction

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Heat transfer that occurs when molecules collide.

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data

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The measurements and observations gathered from an experiment.

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energy

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The ability to do work.

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endothermic

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A process in which energy is absorbed from the environment.

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engineer

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Anyone who uses scientific knowledge and mathematics to solve problems by creating new technologies.

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exothermic

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A process in which energy is released into the environment.

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experiment

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A specific procedure that tests if a hypothesis is true, false, or inconclusive.