Experimental Design & Properties of Water U1 Flashcards
What is a hypothesis?
A testable explanation or prediction based on the observation and the scientist’s prior knowledge
What is a null hypothesis?
A prediction that there is no relationship between two variables.
What is an independent variable?
The factor or condition being changed“the cause”X-axis
What is a dependent variable?
The factor or condition being measured“the effect”Y-axis
What is a control variable?
A factor or condition that is keptconstant throughout the experiment
What is a control group?
This group experiences the sameconditions as the experimental group,except for the single independentvariable being studied
What is a controlled experiment?
done in lab
What is a natural experiment?
observing andanalyzing something happeningnaturally, out of control of the scientist
What is quantitative data?
Based on numbers
What is Qualitative data?
Based on Observation
What is an atom?
the basic unit of matter.
What is an element?
a pure substancethat consists of one type ofatom.
What is an atom composed of?
Atoms are composed of threesubatomic particles:
What is a Proton?
Positively charged subatomic particle, found inthe nucleus.
What is a Neutron?
Subatomic particle with no charge, found inthe nucleus.
What is an electron?
Negatively charged subatomic particle, foundoutside of the nucleus.
What are the first 3 layers of electron shells made of?
1st Orbital: Maximum 2 electrons2nd Orbital: Maximum 8 electrons3rd Orbital: Maximum 18 electrons
What is an atomic number?
the number of protons in the atom.