Command Terms for Chemistry

Question 1

Arrange or oder by class or category

Answer 1

Classify

Question 2

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Answer 2

Define

Question 3

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

Answer 3

Draw

Question 4

add labels to a diagram.

Answer 4

Label

Question 5

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Answer 5

List

Question 6

Obtain a value for a quantity

Answer 6

Measure

Question 7

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Answer 7

State

Question 8

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

Answer 8

Annotate

Question 9

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.

Answer 9

Apply

Question 10

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

Answer 10

Calculate

Question 11

Give a detailed account

Answer 11

Describe

Question 12

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Answer 12

Distinguish

Question 13

Obtain an approximate value.

Answer 13

Estimate

Question 14

Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).

Answer 14

Formulate

Question 15

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Answer 15

Identify

Question 16

Give a brief account or summary

Answer 16

Outline

Question 17

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

Answer 17

Analyse

Question 18

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Answer 18

Comment

Question 19

Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Answer 19

Compare

Question 20

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Answer 20

Compare and Contrast

Question 21

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Answer 21

Construct

Question 22

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Answer 22

Deduce

Question 23

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

Answer 23

Demonstrate

Question 24

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship

Answer 24

Derive

Question 25

Produce a plane, simulation or model

Answer 25

Design

Question 26

Obtain the only possible answer

Answer 26

Determine

Question 27

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Answer 27

Discuss

Question 28

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Answer 28

Evaluate

Question 29

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Answer 29

Examine

Question 30

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Answer 30

Explain

Question 31

Undertake a systematic process of discovery

Answer 31

Explore

Question 32

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

Answer 32

Interpret

Question 33

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Answer 33

Justify

Question 34

Give an expected result

Answer 34

Predict

Question 35

Give the steps in a calculation or dervation

Answer 35

Show

Question 36

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.

Answer 36

Sketch

Question 37

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods

Answer 37

Solve

Question 38

Proposes a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Answer 38

Suggest