8th Science Vocabulary

Front

What is a subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge that resides within the nucleus of every atom?

Back

Protons

Front

What is a subatomic particle that resides within the nucleus of an atom alongside protons, and has no electrical charge?

Back

Neutron

Front

What is defined as anything that takes up space and can be weighed?

Back

Matter

Front

What is the name of the machine scientists use to grow and study bacteria?

Back

Incubator

Front

What type of chemical reaction absorbs heat energy from its surroundings?

Back

Endothermic

Front

What is the term for a subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge?

Back

Electron

Front

What is the center of an atom called, which contains protons and neutrons?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the process called when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the term for a chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings?

Back

Exothermic