Physical Science *Final*

Front

What is a prediction or 'Educated guess' based on observations?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is the smallest particle of an element, often referred to as the 'Building Blocks of Matter'?

Back

Atom

Front

What are the positively charged particles found in the center (nucleus) of an atom?

Back

Protons

Front

What do you call a substance made when two or more elements combine?

Back

Compound

Front

What is the term for the information collected during an experiment?

Back

Data

Front

What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

Back

Element

Front

What are the neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Neutrons

Front

What is the negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is the scientific process of testing a hypothesis through experimentation?

Back

Experimentation

Front

What is the term for a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world?

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Theory