Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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Alloy

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A solution of a metal and at least one other solid which is often also a metal

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Atom

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The smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element

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Buoyancy

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The upward push of a liquid or a gas on an object placed in it

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Compound

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A substance that is formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements

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Conductivity

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The property of a material to be able to transmit heat and electricity

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Conductor

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A material that transfers heat or electricity easily

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Corrosion

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The gradual wearing away of a metal as it combines with nonmetals in its environment

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Density

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The amount of matter in a certain volume of a substance; found by dividing the mass of an object by its volume

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Ductility

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The ability to be pulled into thin wires without breaking

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Element

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical reactions