Chapter 1-2 Flashcards

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Science

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An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world

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Ostriches really have elephants and chickens

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Observation-ask a question
Research-find out about the topic
Hypothesis-predict the outcome
Experiment-develop a procedure to test your hypothesis
Analysis-record your results
Conclusion-compare the results of your experiments

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Biology

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The science of life and the study of living things

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Name the eight things that living things must have

Markers responded because great obtuse right angles make apples

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Made of cells
Reproduce
Based on a universal genetic code
Grow and develop
Obtain and use materials and energy
Respond to their environment
Maintain a stable internal environment 
As a group change over time
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Cells

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The most basic form of living things

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Most basic unit of the metric system

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Meter

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Atom

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Basic unit of matter

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Nucleus

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The center of the atom which contains the protons and neutrons in cells structure that contains the cell’s genetic material (aka DNA)

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Electron

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Negatively charged particle located in the space surrounding the nucleus

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Element

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Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom

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Isotope

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One of several forms of a single element which contains the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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Compound

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substance formed by the chemical combination of 2 or more elements in definite proportions

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Ionic bond

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Chemical bond formed when 1 or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another

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Ion

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Atom that has a positive or negative charge

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Covalent bond

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Type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared

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Molecule

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Smallest unit of most compounds that displays all the same properties of that compound

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Van der Waals

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Slight attraction that develops between oppositely charged regions of nearby molecules

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Properties of water

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Polarity,Hydrogen bonding, Cohesion, Adhesion, Solutions, Suspensions

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Solutions

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Evenly distributed throughout the solution

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Suspensions

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When something is separated into pieces so small that they do not settle out. The movement of the water keeps them suspended

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Acids

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A compound that forms hydrogen ions in solution, a solution with a pH of < 7

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Base

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A compound that produces hydroxide ions in a solution, solution with a pH of > 7

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Buffer

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Compound that prevents sharp sudden change in pH. Evens out the acids and bases to normal levels