7th Grade Science Vocabulary Words WE MUST KNOw

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the rising of warmer, less dense areas and the sinking of cooler, denser areas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a material reflects light, indicating its shine or glossiness.

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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through waves in space, such as sunlight warming the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What are compounds?

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Compounds are substances formed when two or more elements chemically join together.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be shaped or molded, often by hammering.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.