Ch.1 Chem Vocab
Mass: Amount of matter in an object.
Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Weight: Force of gravity on an object's mass.
Scientific Method: Systematic research approach.
Qualitative Data: Descriptive, non-numerical information.
Quantitative Data: Numerical information.
Hypothesis: Testable prediction or explanation.
Experiment: Controlled procedure to test a hypothesis.
Independent Variable: Factor changed by the experimenter.
Dependent Variable: Factor measured in response to changes.
Control: Standard for comparison in an experiment.
Conclusion: Summary of experimental results.
Model: Representation of an idea, object, or system.
Theory: Well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena.
Scientific Law: Statement describing consistent natural phenomena.
Pure Research: Study for knowledge's sake.
Applied Research: Study to solve practical problems.
Technology: Application of scientific knowledge.
Chemistry: Study of matter and its interactions.
Mass: Amount of matter in an object.
Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Weight: Force of gravity on an object's mass.
Scientific Method: Systematic research approach.
Qualitative Data: Descriptive, non-numerical information.
Quantitative Data: Numerical information.
Hypothesis: Testable prediction or explanation.
Experiment: Controlled procedure to test a hypothesis.
Independent Variable: Factor changed by the experimenter.
Dependent Variable: Factor measured in response to changes.
Control: Standard for comparison in an experiment.
Conclusion: Summary of experimental results.
Model: Representation of an idea, object, or system.
Theory: Well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena.
Scientific Law: Statement describing consistent natural phenomena.
Pure Research: Study for knowledge's sake.
Applied Research: Study to solve practical problems.
Technology: Application of scientific knowledge.
Chemistry: Study of matter and its interactions.