science endeavour Flashcards
bunsen burner
to heat substances
retort stand
to support apparatus during experiments
test tube/ boiling tube
contain small liquids during heating
measuring cylinder
measures volume of liquid
burette
used to dispense liquid
precision is 0.1
glass rod
used to stir liquids
test tube holder
used to hold test tube/ boiling tube
tripod stand
support apparatus while heatin
wire gauze
used with tripod to support apparatus during heating
beaker
contains liquids during heating
syringe
used for measuring tiny amount of liquid/gas
conical flask
holding liquids / solutions
pipette
measure fixed liquids accurately
dropper
used to transfer small amounts of liquids
test tube rack
hold multiple test tubes
data
collection of measurements/observations
evidence
data that has been analysed and interpreted to support a scientific claim
hypothesis
educated guess about how something works
theory
scientific education that explains a wide range of phenomena and is supported by evidence through repeated experiments or testing
law
statement/math equation that describes a pattern observed in the natural world
prediction
the process of collecting data through the senses/measurement tools
fact
statements known to be true through direct observation
explanation
statement that uses evidence to support a claim about how / why something in nature happens
model
representation of an idea/process