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Science Chapter 2 and 3 Flashcards

1
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It refers to the amount of matter.

A

mass

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2
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True or False: Matter has mass?

A

TRUE

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3
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The space occupied by an object is called?

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volume

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4
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The product of the length, width and height of the object, it is expressed in cubic centimer (cm3) or cubic meter (m3) is called?

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volume

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5
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Used to measure the volume of liquids?

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graduated cylinder

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6
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The surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder is curved, this curve is called?

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meniscus

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7
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The line that corresponds to the meniscus is the?

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volume of the liquid.

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8
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How to determine the volume of a regular object like a box?

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measure the length of all the sides

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9
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How to determine the volume of a irregular objects, like a ring or stone?

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by water displacement

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10
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It describes the amount of particles of matter in a specific space an object takes up?

A

Density

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11
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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice is less dense than water, hence it will float.

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12
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Density Formula

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D = M / V (check your book)

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13
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The ability of a liquid to move through a tube (solid). It is caused by the attraction between the liquid molecules and the solid molecules.

A

Capillarity

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14
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A process of taking up liquids through minute pores of a substance.

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Absorption

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15
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Materials that absorb liquids are called?

A

absorbent materials

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16
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Give 3 examples of absorbent materials?

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tissue, towel or cloth, paper

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17
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Materials that do not absorb liquid are called?

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nonabsorbent material

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18
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Give 3 examples of nonabsorbent materials?

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cup, saucer, plastic or ceramic basins

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19
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Materials that will decay and give a bad smell, and also help make the soil fertile are called?

A

biodegradable materials

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20
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Are organisms that cause biodegradable materials to decay, break down biodegradable waste are called?

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decomposers

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21
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Materials that will not decay at all or some it takes a very long time to decay are called?

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nonbiodegradable materials

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22
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True or False: Nonbiodegradable materials may become toxic and may cause pollution if not properly stored or disposed of?

A

True

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23
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Review the Decaying time of Materials

A

Page 46 of your book!

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24
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True or False: The process of decay is caused by bacteria and fungi?

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True

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25
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True or False: The decay or decomposition process produces bad odor and certain gases, including ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.

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True

26
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Happens when you eat spoiled food. It may cause vomiting, stomach pain, cramps or diarrhea. It may even cause death.

A

Food poisoning

27
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What are the diseases that rats, cockroaches and mosquitoes carry when decaying wastes are not properly disposed?

A

leptospirosis, dengue and malaria

28
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Give me 8 ways on controlling decay?

A

Drying, Refrigeration or Freezing, Vacuum packing, Salting or Curing, Smoking, Preservatives, Pickling , Canning

29
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One of the most popular food preservation techniques. This reduces water activity to prevent the growth of molds and bacteria.

A

Drying

30
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Freezing preserves food by slowing down the growth of orgranisms which cause food to decay.

A

Refrigeration

31
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Stores food in an airtight bag or bottle? It removes oxygen, which the bacteria need to grow, thus slowing down the process of spoilage.

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Vacuum packing

32
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Removes moisture from the meat, and it is cured with salt or sugar.

A

Salting or curing

33
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Used for perishable food items like fish. It lengthens the shelf life of food items.

A

Smoking

34
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The amount of time a material may be stored without becoming unfit for consumption.

A

Shelf life

35
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Are food additives that do not allow the growth of bacteria or mold.

A

Preservatives

36
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Example of a preservative like salitre?

A

nitrates

37
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Is a method of preserving food in an edible liquid that inhibits or kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

A

Pickling

38
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Involves sealing foods in sterile cans or jars and boiling the cans to kill or weaken any remaining bacteria.

A

Canning

39
Q

Things you do not need may be classified as?

A

waste

40
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Things you do not use are classified as?

A

unused

41
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Some people buy extra things as reserve like a pair of sneakers are called?

A

spare

42
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How do you practice Zero Waste Management?

A

Recycle and reuse materials.

43
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True or False: To keep the environment clean, waste materials must be properly disposed of?

A

True

44
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Is a natural process that breaks down organic materials into reusable resource.

A

composting

45
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When a material changes only in size, shape, and form, the material undergoes _________.

A

physical change

46
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When a material involves a change in properties like color, odor, taste and resulted in a new material. Such change is called?

A

chemical change

47
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True or False: Physical change may also be a change in the phase of matter.

A

True

48
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The process of changing a solid into a liquid is called?

A

melting

49
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The process of changing a liquid into a gas is called?

A

evaporation

50
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The process of changing a gas into a liquid is called?

A

condensation

51
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The process of changing liquid into a solid is called?

A

freezing

52
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A solid changes directly to gas. It does not pass through the liquid state. This process is called?

A

sublimation

53
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The particles of gas move freely and rapidly and can directly change into solid particles is called? The opposite of sublimation.

A

deposition

54
Q

Fire extinguisher, filled with gaseous carbon dioxide that releases a white powder is an example of?

A

deposition

55
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True or False: A chemical change occurs when a new substance with properties different from the original substance is formed.

A

True

56
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True or False: The properties of matter chnages when there is change in temperature.

A

True

57
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Describes how hot or cold an object is.

A

Temperature

58
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Used to measure temperature.

A

Thermometer

59
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Is a combination of two or more substances.

A

Mixture

60
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True or False: Sometimes, mixing tow or more materials together results in a chemical reaction.

A

True

61
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A chemical process by the plant that converts the sun’s light and heat energy to chemical energy.

A

Photosynthesis

62
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Is decaying food an example of a harmful chemical change? Yes or No.

A

Yes

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