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Vocabulary A1-A6
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8th Grade
09/02/2010

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Evidence
Definition
Observations or data to support a statement, hypothesis, or point of view.
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Hazardous Material
Definition
materials that may be harmful to the health of humans or other living things.
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Mixture
Definition
blending of two or more substances. Each substance keeps its own chemical proterties. Can usually be separated by physical means.
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Corrosive
Definition
Substance that may dissolve metals, ruin clothing, or burn skin. EX: strong acids and bases
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Flammable
Definition
easily ignitable and capable of burning rapidly. Can serve as fuel for a fire.
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Observation
Definition
using your senses to describe the characteristics of a material or organism.
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Toxic
Definition
poisonous. To cause harm to living organisms.
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Chemical Properties
Definition
a specific result of a test with a chemical reagent. Ex: pH, color change in a chemical reaction, rust.
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Miscible, Miscibility
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two or more substances that can be mixed together in any ratio to form a single phase (solid, liquid, gas) without separation.
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Physical Properties
Definition
Characteristic of a substance or material. Ex: color, density, flexibility, hardness.
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Conductivity
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measure of the tendency of an object to support the flow of heat or electricity.
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Density
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relationship between the mass and volume of a substance.
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Reactivity
Definition
ability of a substance to cause an explosion or provide heat or oxygen that might cuse a fire, or toxic fumes when mixed with other substances.
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