Amplify Modeling Matter Flashcard 1

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What is a Molecule?

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A group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What is an Inference?

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Something you figure out based on observations and what you already know.

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What is a Substance?

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Matter that is made of only one kind of atom or molecule.

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What does it mean to Explain?

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To describe how something works or why something happens.

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What is an Atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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What is an Element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a Mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a Property?

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A characteristic or trait of a substance, such as color, density, or boiling point.

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What is Evidence?

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Information or data that supports a conclusion or belief.

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What is Observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.