science Flashcards
what is hypothesis
A supposition or tentative explanation for phenomena, facts, or a scientific inquiry that may be tested, verified or answered by further investigation or methodological experiment.
what is Scientific theory
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.
what is oscillating
That oscillates; vibrating; swinging.
what is pulsating
That has a rhythmical movement.
what is condensation
The process of compacting something.
what is continuous
Not interrupted, having no interruption.
what is static
Having no movement.
what is spontaneous generation
That suddenly appears.
what is Materialist thinking
Based on science.
what is Idealist thinking
Based on faith or believes.
what is organic
Molecule with a carbon-based backbone.
what is inorganic
Molecule with no carbon backbone.
what is molecule
A set of atoms grouped together by chemical reactions.
what is primeval soup
Water and nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and others) at the beginning of life.
what is Pre-biotic evolution
Development of molecules from simplest to more complex before the appearance of life.
