Science Test Flashcards
Definition of science?
The study of the world and how to find out how things work.
Branches of science?
Biology, geology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, physiology
What is biology?
Is the study of living things
What is geology?
Is the study of Earth
What is chemistry?
Is the study of substances
What is physics?
Is the study of forces, energy and motion
What is astronomy?
Is the study of space
What is physiology?
Is he study of behaviour and the mind
Name some of the non safety rules?
Not facing Bunsen burner.
Dropping chemicals.
Hair not tied up.
Drinking chemicals.
Playing with science equipment
Not wearing safety goggles
Not wearing lab coat
Paper near Bunsen burner
What does hazard mean?
Warning and danger.
‘Be careful where you step’
How has science contributed positively to society?
By proving how objects or real life things work. Helping us understand how our world works.
Name each time of science equipment?
Measuring cylinder.
Beaker
Tripod
Gauze mat
Test tube
Wooden tong
Test tube rack
Safety mat
Safety flame
Yellow, do not open the air hole.
Heating flame
Air hole is open. Flame is blue.
Bunsen burner steps.
Get equipment out.
Make sure there’s no holes in Bunsen burner and make sure it’s not twisted.
Make sure the Bunsen burner air hole is closed.
Light the match and make it hover over the Bunsen burner
Turn gas on.
Blow match away from Bunsen burner.
Slowly turn the air hole open
What is the aim?
Experiment provides a description of what an experiment is designed to archive.
What does tables and graphs go under?
Results
What does a safety mat used for?
Protecting the surface of the lab bench from heat and chemicals.
What is a gauze mat used for?
Supporting a beaker on a tripod and disputing heat evenly
What is a test tube holder used for
Holding a test tube upright on the lab bench
What is a measuring cylinder?
Accurately measuring 30ml of water.
What is quantitative data?
Numbers, such as 100 degrees Celsius, 100ml, 1:00m.
What is qualitative data?
Descriptive words that you use to describe the experiment