Amplify Science: Modeling Matter Vocab

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What does it mean to observe something in science?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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What is the smallest unit of matter that is too small to see?

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An atom.

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What is a property in scientific terms?

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What you can observe or measure about something that helps you identify or describe it.

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What term describes a substance that can dissolve in water or another liquid?

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Soluble.

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What is evidence in the context of scientific inquiry?

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Information that supports an answer to a question.

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What is the term for a change in matter that does not alter its chemical composition?

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Physical change.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is the definition of a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has distinct, separate components.

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What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

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Volume.