Semester One

Science Vocabulary

Science

Physical Science

Scientific Method

Observation

Hypothesis

Data

Model

Theory

Law

Volume

Density

Temperature

Matter

Meniscus

Mass

Weight

Inertia

Physical Property

Density

Physical Change

Chemical Change

States of Matter

Solid

Liquid

Surface Tension

Viscosity

Gas

Pressure

Boyle’s Law

Charles’s Law

Change of State

Melting

Evaporation

Boiling

Condensation

Sublimation

Element

Pure substance

Metal

Nonmetal

Metalloid

Compound

Mixture

Solution

Solute

Solvent

Concentration

Solubility

Suspension

Colloid

Periodic

Periodic Law

Period

Group

Alkali Metal

Alkaline-Earth Metal

Noble gas

Motion

Speed

Velocity

Acceleration

Force

Newton

Net Force

Friction

Gravity

Terminal Velocity

Free Fall

Projectile Motion

Inertia

Momentum

Work

Joule

Power

Watt

Machine

Work input

Work output

Mechanical advantage

Mechanical efficiency

Lever

Pulley

Wheel and Axle

Inclined Plane

Wedge

Screw

Compound Machine