Fall FINAL, Science Flashcards
Science
Is a system of knowledge and the methods you use to find that knowledge.
Technoledgy
Use of knowledge to solve practical problems, the goal of tech is to apply knowledge
Scientific Theory
Well tested exclamation for a set of observations or experimental results.
Scientific Law
A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature
Scientific model
Makes it easier to understand things that might be too difficult to observe directly
Precision
A gauge if how exact a measure is
Atom
The smallest particle of an element
Element
Has a fixed composition because it contains only one type of atom
Mixture
Can very because the composition of a mixture is not fixed
Solution
Substance dissolves and forms a homogeneous mixture.
Viscosity
The resistance to flow, honey
Malleable
The ability of a solid to be hammered into thin sheets without shattering, Most metals
Distillation
A process that separates materials based on size of their particles
Physical Change
Properties of a material changes, but the substance in the material stays the same.
Flammability
Ability to burn in the presence of oxygen.