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matter
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Science
6th Grade
10/17/2014

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Compound

 

Definition
composed of 2 or more elements.they are molecules
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Mixture
Definition

A combination of things

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Heterogeneous
Definition
A mixture thats different throughout the sample.
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Homogeneous
Definition
It's the same in every portion of the mixture.
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Solute
Definition
The substance to be dissolved.
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Solvent
Definition
The one doing the dissolving.
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Solution
Definition
Groups of molecules that are mixed up completely and evenly.
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Soluble
Definition
Able to be dissolved.
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Physical change
Definition
They include texture, shape, size, color, odor, volume, mass, weight, and density. They occur when matter changes it's property but not chemical nature.
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Chemical change
Definition
changes undergo when it becomes new or different matter. You identify them by: Color change, bubbling, fizzing, light production, smoke, and heat.
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Conduction
Definition

Transfer of heat by touching objects.

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Radiation
Definition

Heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves.

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Convection
Definition

Movement caused by warm air or liquid rising and cool air or liquids sinking.

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Expansion
Definition
The action of becoming larger or more extensive.[image]
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Contraction
Definition
[image]The process of becoming smaller.
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Heat energy
Definition
[image]Heat energy is a form of energy which transfers among particles in a substance.
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Potential energy
Definition
[image]The energy possesed by a body by virtue of it's position relative to others.
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Kinetic energy
Definition
[image]Energy a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
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Thermal energy
Definition
[image]Thermal energy is the energy a substance or system has related to it's temperature.
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Electromagnetic energy
Definition
[image]Gamma rays, x rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves.
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Mechanical energy
Definition
[image]Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.
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Fluid
Definition
[image]A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure.
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Law of conservation of energy
Definition
It states that the total amount of energy in a system remains constant.
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