Science Flashcards
Who is a scientist?
It is a person that uses thinking practical skills to solve problems.
What is Science?
Science is the study of living and non-living things.
What are the characteristics of a scientist?
Must be curious, patient, share opinions, respect other person’s opinion.
What is the scientific method?
It is a systematic way of working that allows scientists to test hypothesis and draw their conclusions.
What is the scientific method parts?
Plan and Design, Carry out, Record results, Interpret, Report, Evaluate.
What is reporting?
It is making a written or oral presentation.
What are the parts of a report?
Date, Aim, Equipment and Materials, Method, Diagram, Result, Conclusion.
Name 5 lab rules.
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.
Name all the caution symbols.
Harmful, Toxic, Corrosive, Biohazard, Flammable, Oxidizing, Explosive, Radioactive.
Measuring Cylinder
Is used to measure the volume of liquids in the lab.
Test Tube
Is used for the purpose of substances which are placed in it.(for doing scientific tests).
Beaker Graduated
To measure certain volumes and for mixing substances together.
Beaker Plain
Is used for mixing/combining substances.
Pipette
Is an instrument used to measure and transfer a very specific volume of liquid.
Burette
Is used to measure and deliver varying volumes of liquid during certain types of liquid during certain types of experiments.