Intro To Science - Section 3 Flashcards
A representation of an object or system
Uses something familiar to help you understand something that is not familiar
Model
Where are the three common types of scientific models
Physical model, mathematical model, and conceptual model
What is a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
Model
An explanation for mini hypotheses and observations
Theory
A summary of many experimental results and observations
It describes what happened but not why
Law
Which law says that during a chemical change the total mass of the materials formed is the same as the total mass of the starting materials
The law of conservation of mass
What two things can a theory explain
A hypothesis or an observation
Model
A representation of an object or system
Uses something familiar to help you understand something that is not familiar
Theory
And explanation for mini hypotheses and observations
Law
A summary of many experimental results and observations
