EXAM 1 - PREP Flashcards
MAJOR TOPICS ARE: SIG FIGS, SCIENTIFIC METHOD, DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS, UNIC CONVERSIONS, DEFINITIONS, PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF ATOMS,
(Q:1.1)What the definition of a Scientific Law?
A) A law is a number of similar observations generalized into a brief statement summarizing past observations and predicting new ones.
B) A law is the underlying reason for scientific theory
C) A law is a way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation
A) A law is a number of similar observations generalized into a brief statement summarizing past observations and predicting new ones.
LAWS PREDICT WHILE THEORIES TRY TO EXPLAIN
what is kinetic energy definition?
kinetic energy is the energy of motion
(Q:1.1)What is the definition of a scientific theory?
A) A brief statement that summarizes past observations and predicts future ones
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
C) It is a method of learning that emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world
B)it is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
THEORIES ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN OBSERVATIONS
(Q:1.1)Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of performing experiments?
A) Experiments are designed to produce the results predicted by a theory or hypothesis.
B) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
A) Experiments are designed to produce the results predicted by a theory or hypothesis.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD IS A CYCLE AND RELIES ON OBSERVATIONS
(Q:1.1)Which of the following would be considered a hypothesis?
A) Birds can fly because they have hollow bones
B) Spiders have eight legs
C) Fresh Lava from a volcano is hot
D) None of the choices can be considered a hypothesis
A) Birds can fly because they have hollow bones.
++BECAUSE EMPHASIZES AN ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN IF THIS.. THEN THAT..
++A HYP IS TESTABLE AND TENTATIVE EXPLANATION FOR AN OBSERVATION
(Q:1.1)Which of the statements below is NOT part of the Scientific method?
A) Observations and measurement
B) Formation of a hypothesis
C) Testing of a hypothesis by experimentation
D) Refinement of a hypothesis
as needed
E) All of the above steps are part of the scientific method
E) All of the above steps are part of the scientific method
(Q:1.1)Which of the following is false?
A) Experiments can be used show that a theory is somewhat limited in scope.
B) A hypothesis which has successfully withstood many tests eventually can become a theory
C) In general, a theory can be proven to be absolutely true
C) In general, a theory can be proven to be absolutely true
(Q1.1)TRUE OR FALSE: Science is the same as Technology?
FALSE
(Q1.1)TRUE OR FALSE: There is much overlap between science and technology
TRUE
(Q:1.1) Explain the similarities between a scientific Law and scientific theory as they relate to the scientific method:
A scientific Law and scientific theory are both based on the scientific foundation of observing and experimentation. They both trying to describe conditions that are happening based on information gathered. However a Law does not explain why, just the conditions for which a certain phenomenon is observed. A theory tries to predict and explain WHY.
(PS:1)
“In the scientific method, a ______________ is a tentative interpretation, or an initial explanation.
Hypothesis
(PS:1)
“___________________ are garnered from experiments in order to test an explanation or theory.”
Observations
(PS:1) “You may be able to make a brief statement that will only predict a future event, this is called a ___________”
Law
(PS:1) “It is possible that after enough testing and scrutiny, you have a well-supported explanation of a phenomenon that also makes predictions, this is called a ________________”
Theory
(HW:1.1) Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
A) observation and measurement
B) formation of a hypothesis
C) testing of a hypothesis by experimentation
D) refinement of a hypothesis as needed
E) All of the above are parts of the scientific method
E) All of the above are parts of the scientific method
(H.W:1.1) Which Statement about the scientific method is TRUE?
A)The scientific method emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world
B)The scientific method emphasizes observations and experimentation as the way to understand the world
B) The scientific method emphasizes observations and experimentation as the way to understand the world
(H.W:1.1) Which of the statements below can be classified as an observation?
A)The universe began as a cosmic explosion called the Big Bang
B) All Matter is made up of atoms
C) When wood is burned in a closed container, the mass of the container and its contents are the same before and after burning
C) When wood is burned in a closed container, the mass of the container and its contents are the same before and after burning.
(HW:1.1)Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of performing experiments?
A) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
B) Experiments attempt to produce other observations that support or refute a theory or hypothesis
A) Experiments can be replaced by logical reasoning based on the known facts
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE All Leading Zeros are significant
i.e 000002.00
FALSE
leading zeroes are never sig figs
(HW:1.1) What is the definition of a scientific theory?
A) It is a brief statement that summarizes past observations and predicts future ones.
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
C) It is a method of learning that emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world.
B) It is a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
**A LAW PROVIDES PREDICTIONS BASED ON OBSERVATIONS. IT CAN PREDICT NEW OBSERVATIONS
(HW:1.1) Which of the following items does NOT contain chemicals?
A) drain cleaner
B) organically grown vegetables
C) air
D) All of the above contain chemicals
D) all of the above contains chemicals
++ALL SUBSTANCES CONTAIN CHEMICALS BC ALL CONTAIN MASS = ATOMIC STRUCTURE
(HW:1.1) Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nanotechnology employs devices that are generally greater than 100nm
B) Nanotechnology works with devices that are always less than 1 nm
C) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions that are less than 100nm
D) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions at any size
C) Nanotechnology deals with dimensions that are less than 100nm
(HW:1.1) TRUE/FALSE Science is the pursuit of knowledge of the world around us, whereas technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
TRUE
(1.1) TRUE/FALSE The Scientific method is a systematic approach to gaining knowledge
TRUE