Holt Science Spectrum

by Dobson, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780030390937
• ISBN10: 0030390931
• Edition: Student
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-31
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School

Table of Contents

How to Use Your Textbook	xviii
Safety in the Laboratory	xx
Introduction to Science	2	(34)
The Nature of Science	4	(8)
The Way Science Works	12	(8)
Organizing Data	20	(16)
Graphing Skills	27	(1)
Chapter Review	28	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	31
Conversions	17	(6)
Writing Scientific Notation	23	(1)
Using Scientific Notation	24	(1)
Significant Figures	25	(11)
Integrating Biology Connection to Language Arts
Matter	36	(32)
What Is Matter?	38	(7)
Properties of Matter	45	(8)
Changes of Matter	53	(15)
Study Skills	59	(1)
Chapter Review	60	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	63
Density	48
Science and the Consumer Dry Cleaning: How Are Stains Dissolved?	43	(8)
Real World Applications Choosing Materials	51	(15)
Integrating Biology
Viewpoints Paper or Plastic at the Grocery Store?	66	(2)
States of Matter	68	(34)
Matter and Energy	70	(10)
Fluids	80	(7)
Behavior of Gases	87	(15)
Graphing Skills	93	(1)
Chapter Review	94	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	97
Pascal's Principle	84	(7)
Boyle's Law	91
Science and the Consumer Refrigeration	79	(4)
Real World Applications Density on the Move	83	(17)
Integrating Space Science
Biology
Science in Action Plasma	100	(2)
Atoms and the Periodic Table	102	(40)
Atomic Structure	104	(7)
A Guided Tour of the Periodic Table	111	(9)
Families of Elements	120	(9)
Using Moles to Count Atoms	129	(13)
Math Skills	135	(1)
Chapter Review	136	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	139
Conversion Factors	132	(1)
Converting Amount to Mass	133	(1)
Converting Mass to Amount	134	(8)
Integrating Earth Science
Connection to Architecture
The Structure of Matter	142	(40)
Compounds and Molecules	144	(7)
Ionic and Covalent Bonding	151	(8)
Compound Names and Formulas	159	(6)
Organic and Biochemical Compounds	165	(17)
Study Skills	173	(1)
Chapter Review	174	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	177
Writing Ionic Formulas	161	(19)
Integrating Space Science
Connections to Fine Arts
Social Studies
Career Link
Roberta Jordan, Analytical Chemist	180	(2)
Chemical Reactions	182	(40)
The Nature of Chemical Reactions	184	(6)
Reaction Types	190	(8)
Balancing Chemical Equations	198	(7)
Rates of Change	205	(17)
Math Skills	213	(1)
Chapter Review	214	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	217
Balancing Chemical Equations	201
Real-World Applications Self-Heating Meals	187	(6)
Science and the Consumer Fire Extinguishers: Are They All The Same?	193	(27)
Integrating Biology
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Connections to Fine Arts
Social Studies
Viewpoints How Should Life-Saving Inventions Be Introduced?	220	(2)
Solutions	222	(32)
Solutions and Other Mixtures	224	(8)
How Substances Dissolve	232	(7)
Solubility and Concentration	239	(15)
Graphing Skills	245	(1)
Chapter Review	246	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	249
Molarity	243
Real-World Applications Chromatography	230	(22)
Integrating Biology
Connection to Engineering
Science in Action In Search of a Blood Substitute	252	(2)
Acids, Bases, and Salts	254	(28)
Acids, Bases, and pH	256	(8)
Reactions of Acids with Bases	264	(5)
Acids, Bases, and Salts in the Home	269	(13)
Graphing Skills	275	(1)
Chapter Review	276	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	279
Determining pH	262	(20)
Connection to Social Studies
Nuclear Changes	282	(34)
What Is Radioactivity?	284	(9)
Nuclear Fission and Fusion	293	(6)
Nuclear Radiation Today	299	(17)
Math Skills	307	(1)
Chapter Review	308	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	311
Nuclear Decay	288	(3)
Half-life	291	(12)
Real-World Applications Medical Radiation Exposure	303	(11)
Integrating Earth Science
Space Science
Career Link
Corinna Wu, Science Reporter	314	(2)
Motion	316	(28)
Measuring Motion	318	(7)
Acceleration	325	(6)
Motion and Force	331	(13)
Graphing Skills	337	(1)
Chapter Review	338	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	341
Velocity	323	(5)
Acceleration	328	(16)
Integrating Mathematics
Forces	344	(32)
Laws of Motion	346	(6)
Gravity	352	(8)
Newton's Third Law	360	(16)
Math Skills	367	(1)
Chapter Review	368	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	371
Newton's Second Law	350	(13)
Momentum	363
Science and the Consumer Should a Car's Air Bags Be Disconnected?	348	(26)
Integrating Biology
Space Science
Viewpoints Should Bicycle Helmets Be Required by Law?	374	(2)
Work and Energy	376	(42)
Work, Power, and Machines	378	(7)
Simple Machines	385	(6)
What Is Energy?	391	(9)
Conservation of Energy	400	(18)
Graphing Skills	409	(1)
Chapter Review	410	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	413
Work	379	(2)
Power	381	(2)
Mechanical Advantage	383	(10)
Gravitational Potential Energy	393	(2)
Kinetic Energy	395	(12)
Efficiency	407
Real-World Applications The Energy in Food	397	(19)
Connection to Social Studies
Integrating Biology
Computers and Technology
Career Link
Grace Pierce, Civil Engineer	416	(2)
Heat and Temperature	418	(34)
Temperature	420	(7)
Energy Transfer	427	(8)
Using Heat	435	(17)
Math Skills	445	(1)
Chapter Review	446	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	449
Temperature Scale Conversion	424	(9)
Specific Heat	433	(11)
Real-World Applications Buying Appliances	444	(8)
Connection to Social Studies
Integrating Space Science
Health
Earth Science
Biology
Waves	452	(36)
Types of Waves	454	(9)
Characteristics of Waves	463	(9)
Wave Interactions	472	(16)
Graphing Skills	479	(1)
Chapter Review	480	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	483
Wave Speed	468
Science and the Consumer Shock Absorbers: Why Are They Important?	458	(28)
Connections to Engineering
Architecture Integrating Earth Science
Career Link Estela Zavala, Ultrasonographer	486	(2)
Sound and Light	488	(40)
Sound	490	(9)
The Nature of Light	499	(7)
Reflection and Color	506	(6)
Refraction, Lenses, and Prisms	512	(16)
Math Skills	519	(1)
Chapter Review	520	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	523
Real-World Applications Sun Protection	503	(23)
Integrating Space Science
Science in Action Holography	526	(2)
Electricity	528	(34)
Electric Charge and Force	530	(7)
Current	537	(9)
Circuits	546	(16)
Graphing Skills	553	(1)
Chapter Review	554	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	557
Resistance	543	(7)
Electric Power	550
Science and the Consumer Which Is the Best Type of Battery?	540	(2)
Real-World Applications The Danger of Electric Shock	542	(18)
Connection to Social Studies Integrating Biology
Career Link Robert Martinez, Physicist	560	(2)
Magnetism	562	(28)
Magnets and Magnetic Fields	564	(6)
Magnetism from Electric Currents	570	(6)
Electric Currents from Magnetism	576	(14)
Study Skills	583	(1)
Chapter Review	584	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	587	(3)
Connection to Social Studies
Integrating Biology
Communication Technology	590	(38)
Signals and Telecommunication	592	(9)
Telephone, Radio, and Television	601	(9)
Computers and the Internet	610	(18)
Study Skills	619	(1)
Chapter Review	620	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	623
Science and the Consumer TV by the Numbers: High-Definition Digital TV	608	(9)
Real-World Applications Using a Search Engine	617	(9)
Connections to Social Studies
Architecture Integrating Biology
Physics
Science in Action Is There Life Outside Our Solar System?	626	(2)
The Solar System	628	(36)
Sun, Earth, and Moon	630	(7)
The Inner and Outer Planets	637	(9)
Formation of the Solar System	646	(18)
Study Skills	655	(1)
Chapter Review	656	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	659
Real-World Applications Deep Space Exploration	644	(8)
Real-World Applications Artificial Satellites	652	(10)
Connection to Social Studies
Science in Action Mining the Moon	662	(2)
The Universe	664	(34)
The Life and Death of Stars	666	(8)
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies	674	(6)
Origin of the Universe	680	(18)
Graphing Skills	689	(1)
Chapter Review	690	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	693
Real-World Applications Radio Telescopes and Cell Phones	678	(18)
Connection to Social Studies
Integrating Chemistry
Career Link Joanne Cohn, Cosmologist	696	(2)
Planet Earth	698	(42)
Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics	700	(9)
Earthquakes and Volcanoes	709	(9)
Minerals and Rocks	718	(7)
Weathering and Erosion	725	(15)
Study Skills	731	(1)
Chapter Review	732	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	735	(3)
Connection to Social Studies
Career Link Geerat Vermeij, Paleontologist	738	(2)
The Atmosphere	740	(32)
Characteristics of the Atmosphere	742	(8)
Water and Wind	750	(7)
Weather and Climate	757	(15)
Math Skills	763	(1)
Chapter Review	764	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	767
Real-World Applications Calculating the Distance to a Thunderstorm	759	(11)
Integrating Health
Physics
Viewpoints Should Laws Require Zero Emission Cars?	770	(2)
Using Natural Resources	772	(94)
Organisms and Their Environment	774	(8)
Energy and Resources	782	(9)
Pollution and Recycling	791	(21)
Study Skills	801	(1)
Chapter Review	802	(3)
Standardized Test Prep	805
Science and the Consumer Sun-Warmed Houses	790	(9)
Science and the Consumer Recycling Codes: How Are Plastics Sorted?	799	(9)
Connection to Social Studies
Integrating Biology
Science in Action Cars of the Future	808	(4)
Reference Section
Appendix A Study Skills
Reading and Study Skills	812	(16)
Math Skills Refresher	828	(7)
Graphing Skills	835	(4)
Lab Skills	839	(3)
Appendix B Useful Data
SI Base Units	842	(1)
Other Commonly Used Units	842	(1)
Densities of Various Materials	843	(1)
Specific Heats	843	(1)
Periodic Table of the Elements	844	(2)
The Electromagnetic Spectrum	846	(1)
Properties of the Planets	846	(1)
Sky Maps for the Northern Hemisphere	847	(1)
The World: Physical	848	(2)
Map of United States Natural Resources	850	(1)
Typical Weather Map	850	(1)
International Weather Symbols	851	(1)
Appendix C Problem Bank	852	(9)
Appendix D Selected Answers	861	(5)
Glossary	866	(11)
Glossary (Spanish)	877	(14)
Index	891
Laboratory Experiments
Safety in the Laboratory	xx
Skills Practice Lab
Making Measurements	32	(66)
Boiling and Freezing	98	(80)
Comparing Polymers	178	(72)
Investigating How Temperature Affects Gas Solubility	250	(30)
Measuring Quantities in an Acid-Base Reaction	280	(32)
Simulating Nuclear Decay Reactions	312	(30)
Static, Sliding, and Rolling Friction	342	(72)
Determining Energy for a Rolling Ball	414	(110)
Forming Images with Lenses	524	(34)
Constructing Electric Circuits	558	(66)
Determining the Speed of Sound	624	(36)
Estimating the Size and Power Output of the Sun	660	(34)
Investigating Different Types of Galaxies	694	(42)
Analyzing Seismic Waves	736	(70)
Changing the Form of a Fuel	806
Design Your Own Lab
Testing the Conservation of Mass	64	(76)
Comparing the Physical Properties of Elements	140	(78)
Measuring the Rate of a Chemical Reaction	218	(154)
Measuring Forces	372	(78)
Investigating Conduction of Heat	450	(34)
Modeling Transverse Waves	484	(104)
Making a Better Electromagnet	588	(180)
Measuring Temperature Effects	768