Vocabulary Flash Cards (about Science)

Applied research involves taking the knowledge and findings acquired through basic research and utilizing them in practical applications or real-world scenarios.

Basic research aims to expand knowledge and understanding of the natural world without any immediate practical application. It lays the foundation for applied research which focuses on solving specific problems.

Chemistry primarily focuses on the study of matter and the changes it can undergo, such as chemical reactions and transformations. It does not deal with celestial bodies, human behavior, or societal history.

A fact is a statement that is verified to be true by competent observers, as opposed to a guess, opinion, or work of fiction.

Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space, which includes both visible and invisible entities.

Nanotechnology is a field of science and technology that involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules on an incredibly small scale, typically between 1 to 100 nanometers. It has applications in various industries such as medicine, electronics, and materials science.

A scientific hypothesis is a testable explanation that serves as the basis for further investigation and experimentation to determine its validity.

A scientific law is a statement that describes an observable phenomenon based on repeated experimental observations. It is a descriptive generalization about how some aspect of the natural world behaves under certain circumstances.

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. It unifies a broad range of observations and is supported by evidence.