Science Flashcards
What is diffusion?
The net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
What is osmosis?
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.
What is a partially permeable membrane?
A membrane that only allows some substances to pass through (such as cell membrane)
Function of Cell Wall
Give plant a regular shape, protect cell from external damage
Function of Cell membrane
Control movement of substances in and out of the cell
Function of Nucleus
Contains genetic information which is essential for cell division. And it controls all activities within the cell
Function of Cytoplasm
Acts as a medium for all cell activities to take place.
Function of Chloroplast
Make food for the cell through photosynthesis
Function of Vacuole
Stores substances in the cell such as water
What happens to images reflected by a convex mirror?
They become laterally inverted and are magnified
How to separate salt that is dissolved in saltwater?
Evaporation to dryness
How to separate sand from water?
Filtration
How to separate pure water from saltwater
Distillation
How to separate iron and sand?
Magnetic attraction
What is an element
Elements are the basic building blocks of matter and cannot be broken down into simpler substances