science Flashcards

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Steps in the Scientific Method: 6

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Ask a question,
Research,
Form a hypothesis,
Conduct an experiment,
Analyze data,
Draw conclusions,

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Independent Variable

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the one you can change, cause

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3
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Dependent Variable

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the one you measure, effect

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4
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Control variables

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the ones kept the same

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5
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Solids:

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Fixed shape & volume, particles vibrate in plac

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Liquids:

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Definite volume, takes shape of container, particles slide past each other.

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Gases:

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No fixed shape or volume, particles move freely.

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8
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Physical Property:

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Can be observed without changing the substance (e.g., color, density).

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Chemical Property

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Describes how a substance reacts (e.g., flammability, rusting).

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10
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Pure Substances:
Elements:
Compounds:

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One type of atom (e.g., oxygen).
Two or more atoms bonded (e.g., water).

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mass

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Mass: Amount of matter, measured in grams (g)

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