Physical Science Overview

Question 0

The study of the composition,structure,properties, and reactions of matter

Answer 0

Chemistry

Question 1

Focuses on non living things especially chemistry and physics

Answer 1

Physical science

Question 2

The study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motion

Answer 2

Physics

Question 3

Matter has _____ and ____ and is made of ______.

Answer 3

Volume
Mass
Atoms

Question 4

What is a scientific method

Answer 4

An organized plan for gathering, organizing, and communicating information

Question 5

What is the goal of the scientific method

Answer 5

Solve a problem or better understand an observed event

Question 6

Information obtained through your senses

Answer 6

Observation

Question 7

What is a hypothesis

Answer 7

A proposed answer to a question

Question 8

Scientific theory

Answer 8

A well tested explanation for a set of obersations or experimental results

Question 9

A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature without attempting to explain it

Answer 9

Scientific law

Question 10

What is scientific notation

Answer 10

Expressing a value as the product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10

Question 11

What is the difference between precision and accuracy

Answer 11

Precision is how exact the measurement is. Accuracy is the closeness of a measurement to the actual value of what is being measured.