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1st sem vocab lannom
Question | Answer |
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Triple beam balance | A triple beam balance measures mass. |
Graduated cylinder | A graduated Cylinder measures volume. |
Hand lens | A hand lense magnify's objects. |
Flask | A flask is used for chemicals. |
Test tube | A test tube holds small amount of liquid. |
Atom | An atom is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still have the properties of that element. |
Atomic number | The atomic number determines number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of a given element. |
Group | Group is the family of elements in the periodic table that have similar physical or chemical properties. |
Period | A period is the 3rd longest division of geologic time; subdivided into epochs and characterized by types of life that exsisted worldwide. |
Proton | A proton is a positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. |
Neutron | A neutron is an electrically neutral particle that has the same mass as a proton and found in the nucleus of an atom. |
Electron | An electron is a positively charged particle that exists in an electron cloud formation around an atoms nucleus. |
Atomic mass | The atomic mass is the average mass of one atom of an element. |
Newtons first law | An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion until acted on by an unbalanced force. |
Newtons second law | Newtons second law stated that the acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied to the object. |
Newton third law | Newton states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. |
What is the nickname for Newtons frst law? | The nickname is inertia for the first law. |
What is the nickname for Newtons second law? | The nickname is acceleration for the second law. |
What is the nickname for Newtons third law | The nickname is action/reaction for the third law. |
What affects acceleration? | Mass affects acceleration. |