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06/04/2008

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compound
Definition
A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined
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formula
Definition
A combination of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound
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atom
Definition
the smallest particle of an element
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weight
Definition
A measure of the force of gravity on an object
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mass
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A measure of how much matter is in an object
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volume
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The amount of space that matter occupies
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density
Definition
the measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume
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chemical bond
Definition
The force that holds two atoms together
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solid
Definition
A state of matter that has a definite volume and a definite shape
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liquid
Definition
A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape
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gas
Definition
A state of matter with no definite volume or shape
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Charles's Law
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The relationship between the temperature and volume of a gas at constant pressure; when temperature increases, volume increases.
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Boyle's Law
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The relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at a constant temperature; when volume increases, pressure decreases.
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directly proportional
Definition
A term used to describe the relationship between two variables whose graph is a straight line passing through the point (0,0)
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vary inversely
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A term used to describe the relationship between two variables whose graph forms a curve that slopes downward from left to right
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thermal energy
Definition
The total energy of a substance's or material's particles due to their movement or vibration
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nucleus
Definition
The central core of an atom containing protons and usually neutrons
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proton
Definition
Small, positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom
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neutron
Definition
Small uncharged particle in the nucleus of an atom
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electron
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A tiny, negatively charged, high-energy particle that moves in the space outside the nucleus of an atom
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atomic mass unit (amu)
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A unit of measurement for the mass of particles in atoms
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atomic number
Definition
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
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electron dot diagram
Definition
A representation of the number of valence electrons in an atom, using dots placed around the symbol of an element
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valence electron
Definition
The electrons that are farthest away from the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical reations
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isotope
Definition
An atom with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons from other antoms of the same element.
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family
Definition
Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also called a group
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period
Definition
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table
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malleable
Definition
A term used to describe material that can be pounded over or rolled into a shape
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ductile
Definition
A term used to describe a material that can be pulled out into a long wire
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diatomic molecule
Definition
A molecule composed of two atoms
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noble gas
Definition
An element in Group 18 of the periodic table
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halogen family
Definition
The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table
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ion
Definition
An atom or group of atooms that is electrically charged
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ionic bond
Definition
The attraction between two oppositely charged ions
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covalent bond
Definition
A hcemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons
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polar
Definition
The description of a covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally, or of a molecule containing polar bonds that do not cancel out
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nonpolar
Definition
The description of a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally, or of a molecule containing nonpolar bonds or polar bonds that cancel out
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endothermic
Definition
A reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat
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exothermic
Definition
A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
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precipitate
Definition
A solid that forms from a solution during a chemical reation
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chemical equation
Definition
A short, easy way to show a chemical reation, using symbols instead of words
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conservation of mass
Definition
The principle stating that matter is not created or destroyed during a chemical reation
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activation energy
Definition
The minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reation
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products
Definition
A substance formed as a result of a chemical change
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reactant
Definition
A substance that enters into a chemical reaction
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synthesis
Definition
A chemical reaction in which two or more simple substances combine to rom a new, more complex substance
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decomposition
Definition
A chemical reaction that breaks down a compound into simpler products
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replacement
Definition
A reaction in which one element replaces another in a compound, or in which two elements in different compounds trade places
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diamond
Definition
A form of the element carbon; the hardest mineral crystal on Earth
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graphite
Definition
A form of the element carbon in which carbon atoms form flat layers
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fullerene
Definition
A form of the element carbon that consists of carbon atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
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isomer
Definition
One of a number of compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structures
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hydrocarbon
Definition
An organic compound that contains only the lement carbon and hydrogen
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substitued hydrocarbon
Definition
A hydrocarbon in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by atoms of other elements
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hydroxyl group
Definition
A group of atoms, -OH, found in alcohols
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alcohol
Definition
A substituted hydrocarbon that contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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saturated hydrocarbon
Definition
A hydrocarbon in which all the bonds between carbon atoms are single bonds
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unsaturated hydrocarbon
Definition
A hydrocarbon in which one or more of the bonds between carbon atoms is double or triple
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monomer
Definition
Small, carbon-based molecules that make up the links in a polymer chain
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polymer
Definition
A large, complex molecule built from smaller molecules bonded together
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reference point
Definition
a place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion
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motion
Definition
the state in which one object's distance from another is changing
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speed
Definition
The distance an object travels in one unit of time
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velocity
Definition
Speed in a given direction
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slope
Definition
The steepness, or slant, of a line on a graph
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acceleration
Definition
The rate at which velocity changes
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force
Definition
A push or pull
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friction
Definition
A force that one surface exerts on another when the two rub against each other
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inertia
Definition
The tendency of a moving object to continue in a straight line or a stationary object to remain in place
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gravity
Definition
The force that pulls objects toward each other.
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balanced forces
Definition
Equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions
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sliding friction
Definition
Friction that occurs when one solid surface slides over another
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rolling friction
Definition
Friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface
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fluid friction
Definition
friction that occurs as an object moves through a liquid
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centripetal force
Definition
A force that causes an object to move in a circle
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pressure
Definition
The force exerted on a surface divided by the total area over which the force is exerted; also the force of a gas's outward push divided by the area of the walls of the container
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pascal(Pa)
Definition
A unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
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fluid
Definition
Any substance that can flow and easily change shape
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Pascal's Principle
Definition
The rule that when force is applied to a confined fluid, the increase in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid.
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buoyant force
Definition
The upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object
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Archimedes' Principle
Definition
The rule that the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that object
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Bernoulli's Principle
Definition
The rule that a stream of fast-moving fluid exerts less pressure than the surrounding fluid
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work
Definition
The product of force and distance when a force is used to move an object.
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joule
Definition
A unit of work equal to one newton-meter
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ideal mechanical advantage
Definition
The mechanical advantage that a machine would have without friction
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actual mechanical advantage
Definition
The mechanical advantage that a machine provides in a real situation
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efficiency
Definition
The percentage of the input work that is converted to the output work
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inclined plane
Definition
A simple machine consisting of a flat surface with one end higher than the other
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wheel and axle
Definition
A simple machine consisting of two circular or cylindrical objects that are fastened together and rotate about a common axis
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wedge
Definition
A simple machine consisting of a device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other
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pulley
Definition
A simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel around which is wrapped a rope, chain, or cable
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screw
Definition
A simple machine that consists of an inclined plane wrapped around a central cylinder to form a spiral
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lever
Definition
A simple machine consisting of a rigid object that pivots about a fixed point
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power
Definition
The rate at which work is done or the rate at which one form of energy is converted into another
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energy
Definition
The ability to do work or cause change
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kinetic energy
Definition
Energy that an object has because of its motion
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potential energy
Definition
Energy that is stored and held in readiness
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gravitational potential energy
Definition
Potential energy that depends on the height of an object
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mechanical energy
Definition
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
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energy conversion
Definition
The process of changing one form of energy into another
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