RG Chapter02 LITE

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    APES Reading Guide: Chapter 2 (Science, Matter, Energy, Systems)

Skim through this chapter and make sure to find out the meaning to any of the key-terms
you are unfamiliar with. This reading guide will not be collected and there is no Chapter 2
quiz. However, you are responsible in the is class for knowing all of these terms and
concepts.
   A.   Key Terms. Define all the following terms in your own words:
           1. Scientific Hypothesis
           2. Scientific Theory
           3. Frontier Science
           4. Matter
           5. Element
           6. Compounds
           7. Atoms
           8. Ions
           9. Isotopes
           10. Molecules
           11. Acidity
           12. Organic compounds
           13. Inorganic compounds
           14. Cells
           15. Genes
           16. Matter quality
           17. Law of Conservation of Matter
           18. Kinetic Energy
           19. Electromagnetic radiation
           20. Potential Energy
           21. Energy Quality
           22. Laws of Thermodynamics
           23. Positive Feedback loop
           24. Negative Feedback loop
           25. Synergy