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Science final exam flashcards1. Matter Anything that has mass and takes up space
2. Mass the amount of matter in an object
3. Volume The amount of space an object takes up
4. Deposition gas to solid
5. Particle Theory of a theory that explains what matter is made of and how it
Matter behaves
6. Mechanical Mix- A mixture in which you can distinguish between different
ture types of matter
7. Cohesion Attraction between molecules of the same substance
8. Adhesion An attraction between molecules of different substances
9. chemical proper- A characteristic of a pure substance that describes its
ty ability to change into different substances
10. Combustibility The chemical property of being able to burn
11. Atom Smallest particle of an element
12. atomic theory a theory that states that all matter is composed of tiny
particles called atoms.
13. Relative matter Mass of an object in comparison to the mass of another
object
14. Metals Elements that are good conductors of electric current
and heat.
15. Non-metals elements that are usually dull in appearance, poor con-
ductors of heat and electricity, gases at room tempera-
ture
16. Metalloids Elements that have properties of both metals and non-
metals.
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17. atomic number the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
18. Atomic mass protons + neutrons
(amu)
19. Ion charge An electric charge that forms on an atom when it gains
or loses electrons
20. Ion An atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative
charge.
21. Stewardship Looking after something so it can be passed on to the
next generation; taking care of something by yourself
without being told
22. environment the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal,
or plant lives or operates.
23. Sustainability The ability to keep in existence or maintain. A sustainable
ecosystem is one that can be maintained
24. Biodiversity the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or
ecosystem.
25. System A group of parts that work together as a whole
26. component A part or element of a larger whole.
27. holistic approach the study of a whole culture completely. observe human
behavior and interview members of soc. Goal- to study
the broad range of human beliefs and behaviors to dis-
cover what it means to be human.
28. Ecology Scientific study of interactions among organisms and
between organisms and their environment
29. Ecosystem A biological community of interacting organisms and
their physical environment.
30. biotic factors
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