Modeling Matter Chapter 1

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What is an inference?

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Something you figure out based on observations and what you already know.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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A description of how something works or why something happens.

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What is an atom?

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A tiny piece of matter that is too small to see.

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What is a substance?

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Matter that is made of only one kind of atom or molecule.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a property of matter?

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A characteristic that can be observed or measured.

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What is evidence in science?

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Information or data that supports a conclusion or hypothesis.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.