Science Flashcards

1
Q

What is diffusion?

A

The net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.

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2
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What is osmosis?

A

The net movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential THROUGH A PARTIALLY PERMEABLE MEMBRANE.

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3
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What is a partially permeable membrane?

A

A membrane that only allows some substances to pass through (such as cell membrane)

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4
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Function of Cell Wall

A

Give plant a regular shape, protect cell from external damage

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5
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Function of Cell membrane

A

Control movement of substances in and out of the cell

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6
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Function of Nucleus

A

Contains genetic information which is essential for cell division. And it controls all activities within the cell

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7
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Function of Cytoplasm

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Acts as a medium for all cell activities to take place.

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8
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Function of Chloroplast

A

Make food for the cell through photosynthesis

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9
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Function of Vacuole

A

Stores substances in the cell such as water

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10
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What happens to images reflected by a convex mirror?

A

They become laterally inverted and are magnified

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11
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How to separate salt that is dissolved in saltwater?

A

Evaporation to dryness

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12
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How to separate sand from water?

A

Filtration

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13
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How to separate pure water from saltwater

A

Distillation

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14
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How to separate iron and sand?

A

Magnetic attraction

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15
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What is an element

A

Elements are the basic building blocks of matter and cannot be broken down into simpler substances

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16
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What is a compound?

A

Two or more elements that are chemically combined

17
Q

What is a mixture?

A

Two or more elements/compounds that are not chemically combined

18
Q

Arrangement of particles in a liquid

A

Closely packed but in a disorderly manner

19
Q

Movement of particles in a solid

A

Vibrate about fixed positions

20
Q

Arrangement of particles in a gas

A

Very far apart and arranged randomly

21
Q

Movement of particles in a gas

A

Move very quickly in random directions

22
Q

Arrangement of particles in a solid

A

Very closely packed in an orderly manner

23
Q

Movement of particles in a liquid

A

Slide past one another

24
Q

Why are gas able to be compressed?

A

They have large space in between the gas particles

25
Q

What is the charge of a proton?

A

+1

26
Q

What is the charge of a neutron?

A

0

27
Q

What is the charge of an electron?

A

-1

28
Q

Why is an atom neutrally charged?

A

Because they have an equal number of protons and electrons. Positive charge of protons cancel out negative charge of electrons.

29
Q

Colour of a non-luminous flame?

A

blue

30
Q

Colour of a luminous flame?

A

orange

31
Q

Electrical and Heat Conductivity:
Ceramic (is it a good or poor conductor)

A

poor conductor

32
Q

Electrical and Heat Conductivity:
Metal

A

good conductor

33
Q

Electrical and Heat Conductivity:
Plastic

A

poor conductor

34
Q

Electrical and Heat Conductivity:
Wood

A

poor conductor

35
Q

How Noob is Saba?

A

He is the noobest