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Physical Science Vocab 15

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AmplitudeThe maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a wave passes through the medium.,
Bubble ChamberAn instrument that records the tracks of ionizing particles,
CompoundA substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.,
DisplacementThe displacing in space of one mass by another.,
Electron CloudAn atomic orbital is a mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom. This function can be used to calculate the probability of finding any electron of an atom in any specific region around the atom's nucleus.,
FulcrumThe fixed point around which a layer pivots.,
Hydroxyl GroupThe hydroxyl group is denoted by -OH in chemical structures and has a valence charge of -1.,
JouleThe SI unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force.,
MatterA general term for the substance of which all physical objects are mad,
NonmetalAn element that lacks most of the properties of metals.,
Physical PropertyAny property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions,
RarefactionA rarefaction is a region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart.,
SolutionA homogeneous mixture of two or more substances,
The Law Of Conservation of ChargeStates that the net charge of an isolated system remains constant.,
Visible LightWavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that can be seen with the human eye.,



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