chapters 1 &2 Flashcards

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1
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What are the 6 steps of the scientific method

A
  1. Ask a question
  2. Make observations
  3. Form a hypothesis
  4. Test the hypothesis
  5. Analyze results
  6. draw conclusions
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2
Q

What tool do we use for basic measurments

A

ruler

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3
Q

what tool do we use to find volume

A

graduated cyllinder

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4
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what tool do we use to find the mass

A

triple beam balance

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5
Q

what type of tool do we use to measure temperature

A

thermometer

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6
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what is an independent varible

A

in an experiment the factor that is being changed

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7
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dependent varible

A

in an experiment the thing that is being measured

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8
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controlled varible

A

in an experiment the things that have to be the same

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9
Q

linear graph

A

a graph with a straight line

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10
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non linear

A

a graph with a curved line

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11
Q

how do you find the volume of a cube

A

LxWxH

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12
Q

How do you find the area of a cube

A

BxH

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13
Q

How do you find the volume of an irregular object

A

water displacment u put the object in a graduated cylinder and subtract the mL before and after the irregular object was placed inside

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14
Q

where does the manipulated variable go on the graph

A

on the x axis

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15
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where does the responding variable go on the graph

A

on the y axis

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16
Q

length

A

meter

17
Q

volume

A

mL