Science Flashcards

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Who is a scientist?

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It is a person that uses thinking practical skills to solve problems.

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What is Science?

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Science is the study of living and non-living things.

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What are the characteristics of a scientist?

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Must be curious, patient, share opinions, respect other person’s opinion.

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What is the scientific method?

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It is a systematic way of working that allows scientists to test hypothesis and draw their conclusions.

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What is the scientific method parts?

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Plan and Design, Carry out, Record results, Interpret, Report, Evaluate.

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What is reporting?

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It is making a written or oral presentation.

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What are the parts of a report?

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Date, Aim, Equipment and Materials, Method, Diagram, Result, Conclusion.

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Name 5 lab rules.

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No eating or drinking in the lab, no playing in the lab, no running in the lab, no turning on the gas taps, always pay attention to all instructions given.

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Name all the caution symbols.

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Harmful, Toxic, Corrosive, Biohazard, Flammable, Oxidizing, Explosive, Radioactive.

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Measuring Cylinder

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Is used to measure the volume of liquids in the lab.

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Test Tube

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Is used for the purpose of substances which are placed in it.(for doing scientific tests).

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Beaker Graduated

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To measure certain volumes and for mixing substances together.

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Beaker Plain

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Is used for mixing/combining substances.

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Pipette

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Is an instrument used to measure and transfer a very specific volume of liquid.

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Burette

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Is used to measure and deliver varying volumes of liquid during certain types of liquid during certain types of experiments.

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Bunsen Burner

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Is used to provide heat in the lab.

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Tripod Stand

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Is used with the Bunsen burner to provide a stand on which objects can be placed over the flame when being heated.

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Wire Gauze

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Is placed on top of the tripod stand when needed so that the flame from the Bunsen burner does not directly touch the bottom of the container.

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Thermometer

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To measure temperature of the substances in the lab.

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Microscope

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Used to examine very small objects which are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

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Petri Dish

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Is used to hold specimens which may be needed for linen experiment.

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Evaporation Dish

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Is used for the purpose of getting rid of the liquid portion of a solution by the process of evaporation.

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Dripping/Dropping Pipette

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Is used to place unspecified quantity of a liquid substance into an experiment.

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Test Tube Holder

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Used to safety hold test tubes while being used.

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Test Tube Rack

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Is an easy, safe and convenient way of keeping test tubes until they are ready to be used.

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Conical Flask

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Is used in the lab for various purposes.

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Filter Funnel

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Is used with filter paper placed in it for the purpose of filtering solutions.

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Balances

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Used to find the mass of objects.

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Metre Ruler

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Is used to measure the length of objects in the lab.

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What is a Label?

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It is a piece of paper, cloth, metal ect. Placed on an object or article. It provides information of the object.

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What information is provided on the label?

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It includes the name, maufactuer, expiry date, content and warnings.

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What are Caution Labels?

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It gives information about any dangers associated with the product.

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What are the Caution label color code.

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Red-dangerous, yellow-a hazard, Green-safe to use, Blue-an action should be done.

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Measurement

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The size, length, or amount of something.

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Measuring

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Involves the use of an instrument that is calibrated for the specific purpose.