Science 10 Term 1 Subject Overview

Vocabulary terms and key concepts from the Science 10 Term 1 subject overview.

First Quarter Focus

Chemical reactions, acids, bases, salts, factors affecting reaction rates, homeostasis, and the mechanisms of evolution.

Topic 4

Chemical Reactions in the Environment.

Topic 5

Chemical Equations.

Topic 6

Conservation of Mass.

Topic 7

Rates of Reactions.

Exothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions where energy is released, part of Topic 8.

Endothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions where energy is absorbed, part of Topic 8.

Homeostasis

The maintenance of a stable internal environment, explored through scientific investigations and real-world applications in Topic 9.

Feedback Mechanisms

Processes associated with homeostasis covered in Topic 9.

Mechanisms of Evolution

Scientific topic covered in Topic 10 exploring how life changes over time.

pH Scale

A scale ranging from $0$ to $14$ used to measure acidity and alkalinity.

Activated Complex

The highest energy point in a chemical reaction represented in an Energy vs Reaction Progress diagram.

Sir Marcelo B. Sabilona Jr.

The teacher for the Science 10 course in room ASLBS 307.