I
inertia: tendency to resist being moved, or if moving, to resist a change in speed or direction until an outside force acts on the object.
inquiry: another term for question.
indefinite: another term for "not exact".
independent variable: intentionally changed during an experiment; that which is being tested.
insoluble: unable to dissolve.
instantaneous speed: speed of an object at a given point in time.
ion: charged particle (element).
ionic bond: transferring of electrons between a metal (cation) and a non-metal (anion); producing a compound.
isotope: one of two or more atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers, due to a varying amount of neutrons.
inquiry: another term for question.
indefinite: another term for "not exact".
independent variable: intentionally changed during an experiment; that which is being tested.
insoluble: unable to dissolve.
instantaneous speed: speed of an object at a given point in time.
ion: charged particle (element).
ionic bond: transferring of electrons between a metal (cation) and a non-metal (anion); producing a compound.
isotope: one of two or more atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers, due to a varying amount of neutrons.
J
K
kilo-: metric prefix, 1000x.
L
lake: one of Earth's biomes, freshwater, consisting of unmoving bodies of water, plants survive only near the shoreline, temperatures vary from top to bottom with the highest temps being on the top.
liquid: state of matter, indefinite shape and definite volume.
liter: metric unit, volume (liquids).
luster: property of an element, describes how shiny or dull it is.
lysosome: organelle, recyclers; responsible for detoxification of poisons and removal of wastes.
liquid: state of matter, indefinite shape and definite volume.
liter: metric unit, volume (liquids).
luster: property of an element, describes how shiny or dull it is.
lysosome: organelle, recyclers; responsible for detoxification of poisons and removal of wastes.
M
malleability: property of an element, the ability of a substance to be folded and flattened into thin sheets.
marine: another term for "ocean".
mass: measurement of the amount of matter.
mass number: a count of the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus (its total number of nucleons).
matter: anything that has mass and takes up space.
meniscus: curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of that liquid.
metal: elements that are shiny and conduct heat and electricity well.
metallic bond: tapestry of shared electrons from one metal (cation) to another metal (cation); producing an alloy.
metalloid: elements that have both metallic and non-metallic properties (B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te, Po, & At).
meter: metric unit, length or distance.
metric ruler: standard instrument for measurement of length.
microscope: scientific tool, used to make things that are too small to be seen by the human eye look bigger.
milli-: metric prefix, 1/1000 or 0.001.
mixture: two or more substances that are physically combined.
mitochondria: organelle, responsible for the production of ATP (energy); the Powerhouse of the cell.
motion: change in position.
mutualism: a relationship between two kinds of organisms that is beneficial to both organisms involved. example: clownfish (Nemo) and its habitat (Sea Anemone).
marine: another term for "ocean".
mass: measurement of the amount of matter.
mass number: a count of the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus (its total number of nucleons).
matter: anything that has mass and takes up space.
meniscus: curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of that liquid.
metal: elements that are shiny and conduct heat and electricity well.
metallic bond: tapestry of shared electrons from one metal (cation) to another metal (cation); producing an alloy.
metalloid: elements that have both metallic and non-metallic properties (B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te, Po, & At).
meter: metric unit, length or distance.
metric ruler: standard instrument for measurement of length.
microscope: scientific tool, used to make things that are too small to be seen by the human eye look bigger.
milli-: metric prefix, 1/1000 or 0.001.
mixture: two or more substances that are physically combined.
mitochondria: organelle, responsible for the production of ATP (energy); the Powerhouse of the cell.
motion: change in position.
mutualism: a relationship between two kinds of organisms that is beneficial to both organisms involved. example: clownfish (Nemo) and its habitat (Sea Anemone).
N
net force: sum of the forces that are acting on an object.
neutron: neutrally charged subatomic particle. (the factor that determines various isotopes)
niche: the position of an organism in a community of plants and animals.
non-metal: elements that are poor heat and electrical conductors.
nucleolus: organelle, condensed area inside of the nucleus with most of the cell's DNA, RNA and proteins.
nucleons: subatomic particles located within the nucleus of the atom; proton and neutron, only. (most of the mass of the atom)
nucleus: organelle, brain center of the cell; stores DNA.
neutron: neutrally charged subatomic particle. (the factor that determines various isotopes)
niche: the position of an organism in a community of plants and animals.
non-metal: elements that are poor heat and electrical conductors.
nucleolus: organelle, condensed area inside of the nucleus with most of the cell's DNA, RNA and proteins.
nucleons: subatomic particles located within the nucleus of the atom; proton and neutron, only. (most of the mass of the atom)
nucleus: organelle, brain center of the cell; stores DNA.
O
observation: using your 5 senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste) to obtain information.
ocean: one of Earth's biomes, moving, high salted water, responsible for the regulation of our atmosphere, providing moisture for needed rainfall, and home to the greatest amount of organisms than any other biome. (the most biodiversity may be found in the ocean)
omnivore: organisms that eat both plants and animals; they can be primary or secondary consumers. examples: bears, humans, etc.
organism: any living thing that can carry out its life on its own.
ocean: one of Earth's biomes, moving, high salted water, responsible for the regulation of our atmosphere, providing moisture for needed rainfall, and home to the greatest amount of organisms than any other biome. (the most biodiversity may be found in the ocean)
omnivore: organisms that eat both plants and animals; they can be primary or secondary consumers. examples: bears, humans, etc.
organism: any living thing that can carry out its life on its own.