Everything

Question 1

What is the Title in a scientific report

Answer 1

Gives information as to what will be in the task

Question 2

What is the Aim

Answer 2

Outlines problem to be solved

Question 3

What is a hypothesis

Answer 3

Educated ‘guess’ as to the outcome of problem being solved

Question 4

What is a materials list

Answer 4

List of equipment needed for experiment. DOWN the page

Question 5

What is the method

Answer 5

Steps used to complete experiment

Question 6

What is needed in a discussion

Answer 6

1. Risk Assessment
2. A summary of observed results
3. Explanation of observed results
4. Consideration of validity and reliability in method and results
5. Any questions need to be answered

Question 7

What is the conclusion

Answer 7

Statement addressing aim and hypothesis. Also summarises results

Question 8

What is independent Variable

Answer 8

Factors that change in experiment

Question 9

What is the dependant variable

Answer 9

The factors that are measured

Question 10

What are the controls

Answer 10

The factors that stay the same

Question 11

Define Alchemy

Answer 11

A science used in the Middle Ages with the objective to turn ordinary metals into gold.

Question 12

Define Transmutation

Answer 12

Process of changing one element to another

Question 13

Define Element

Answer 13

Pure substance made up of only one atom

Question 14

How many elements occur naturally

Answer 14

92

Question 15

How many elements occurs artificially by scientists

Answer 15

25

Question 16

How many known elements are there

Answer 16

118

Question 17

How many known atoms are there

Answer 17

118

Question 18

Name six ways elements can be distinguished

Answer 18

• Colour
• Hardness and brittleness
• Density
• State
• Melting and boiling points
• Reactions with other chemicals

Question 19

Name three properties of metals

Answer 19

1) Conduct Heat and electricity
2) Shiny and solid
3) Maluable

Question 20

Name 4 properties of non-metals

Answer 20

1) Does not conduct heat or electricity
2) Dull
3) Brittle
4) Can be melted or turned into gas easily

Question 21

Describe a metalloid

Answer 21

Elements with properties of both metals and non-metals

Question 22

What is a reliable experiment

Answer 22

A experiment in which the results can be obtained get anyone

Question 23

How to ensure reliable results

Answer 23

Experiment should be repeated and should be carried out 3 times

Question 24

What should happen in a validity test

Answer 24

The method should correctly test the aim

Question 25

How to know if a method is valid (name 4 examples)

Answer 25

1) The procedure actually tests the aim
2) It Incorporates suitable equipment
3) Variables are controlled
4) Appropriate procedures for observation/ recording results are included

Question 26

What is accuracy in a experiment

Answer 26

How correct the measured/ observed results are

Question 27

Name 2 ways to know if a experiment is accurate

Answer 27

1) Close to the true value of the quantity being measured

2) Same in secondary courses