Integrated Science 2013-2014 List

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  1. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
    The act, known also as Obamacare, has caused legislative deadlock.
  2. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    The effect (or responding variable) is caused by the independent variable.
  3. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
  4. define
    show the form or outline of
  5. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
  6. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  7. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  8. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
  9. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
    Temperature is also thought of as the AVERAGE amount of molecular kinetic energy.
  10. mass
    the property of a body that causes it to have weight
  11. volume
    the property of something that is great in magnitude
  12. density
    the amount per unit size
  13. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  14. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
  15. energy
    the capacity of a physical system to do work
  16. atom
    the smallest component of an element
  17. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    The definition of work is the amount of energy transferred by a Force over a distance. The amount of work done on an object = the force transferred multiplied by the distance the object moves. On the molecular level, if atoms speed up when a force is being applied then work is being done.
  18. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
    Gravity is an acceleration and NOT a Force. The Force due to gravity (F) = mass of an object (m) x the acceleration of gravity (g).
  19. theory
    a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the world
    a theory MUST have evidence to support it.
  20. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
  21. devise
    come up with after a mental effort
    devise can be thought of as "making a plan" after doing some planning.
  22. integrate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    To integrate ideas means to bring them together into one thought or idea.
  23. model
    the act of representing something
    3 main types of models:
    - physical (smaller or larger representation of what something looks like).
    - conceptual (representing an idea not physical appearance).
    - mathematical (representing with an equation).
  24. synthesize
    combine so as to form a more complex product
    Synthesize in chemistry means to bring together ingredients to make a new product.
  25. correlate
    bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
  26. deduce
    conclude by reasoning
  27. differentiate
    be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait
    To differentiate means to use different traits to tell multiple things apart. Very similar to distinguish.
  28. inquire
    conduct an investigation of
  29. justify
    show to be right by providing proof
  30. distinguish
    mark as different
    very similar to differentiate.
  31. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  32. contrast
    the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
  33. numerical
    of or relating to or denoting numerals
    if you are asked for a 'numerical' answer it means you must include a number with it.
  34. phase change
    a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
  35. endothermic
    occurring or formed with absorption of heat
  36. exothermic
    occurring or formed with the release of heat
  37. solid
    of definite shape and volume
  38. liquid
    fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume
  39. gas
    a substance having neither independent shape nor volume
  40. classify
    assign to a category or kind
  41. nucleus
    the positively charged dense center of an atom
  42. proton
    a stable particle with positive charge
  43. electron
    an elementary particle with negative charge
  44. neutron
    a subatomic particle with zero charge
  45. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
  46. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    most times, a molecule means the simplest (smallest) unit of a compound ONLY. Smallest unit of an element is typically considered to be an atom.
  47. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  48. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  49. attraction
    the force that one object exerts on another
  50. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    weight is the force due to gravity. It is equal to the MASS of an object multiplied by the ACCELERATION due to gravity. F = m x a
  51. meniscus
    the curved upper surface of a liquid in a vertical tube
  52. meter
    a basic unit of length (approximately 1.094 yards)
  53. slope
    the property of a line that departs from the horizontal
    To find the slope of a straight line, use the following equation:

    (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)
  54. horizontal
    parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
  55. vertical
    upright in position or posture
  56. verify
    check or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment
  57. parallel
    one of a set of nonintersecting lines or planes
  58. perpendicular
    intersecting at or forming right angles
  59. variable
    something that is likely to change
  60. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    Although some scientists say it is the simplest unit of a compound AND element, we will only apply it to an atom.
  61. mixture
    a substance consisting of substances blended together
    although the substances are blended together, the atoms and molecules are not connected to each other.
  62. compound
    a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements
  63. periodic
    happening or recurring at regular intervals
  64. electromagnetic spectrum
    the entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves
  65. frequency
    the number of occurrences within a given time period
  66. wavelength
    distance between successive crests of a periodic disturbance
  67. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
Created on Tue Oct 01 22:15:55 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Oct 30 17:04:20 EDT 2013)

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