science endeavour Flashcards

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1
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bunsen burner

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to heat substances

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retort stand

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to support apparatus during experiments

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3
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test tube/ boiling tube

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contain small liquids during heating

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4
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measuring cylinder

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measures volume of liquid

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5
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burette

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used to dispense liquid
precision is 0.1

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6
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glass rod

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used to stir liquids

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7
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test tube holder

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used to hold test tube/ boiling tube

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8
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tripod stand

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support apparatus while heatin

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9
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wire gauze

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used with tripod to support apparatus during heating

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10
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beaker

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contains liquids during heating

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11
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syringe

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used for measuring tiny amount of liquid/gas

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12
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conical flask

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holding liquids / solutions

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13
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pipette

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measure fixed liquids accurately

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14
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dropper

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used to transfer small amounts of liquids

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15
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test tube rack

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hold multiple test tubes

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16
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data

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collection of measurements/observations

17
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evidence

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data that has been analysed and interpreted to support a scientific claim

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hypothesis

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educated guess about how something works

19
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theory

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scientific education that explains a wide range of phenomena and is supported by evidence through repeated experiments or testing

20
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law

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statement/math equation that describes a pattern observed in the natural world

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prediction

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the process of collecting data through the senses/measurement tools

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fact

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statements known to be true through direct observation

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explanation

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statement that uses evidence to support a claim about how / why something in nature happens

24
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model

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representation of an idea/process