Science Year 8 Flashcards
What is an independent variable
The factor that will alter or change
What is a dependent variable
A factor that I will keep the same to make a fair comparison
What is a controlled variable
The factor that I will measure and record in a table of results
Science equipment
Beaker
Boiling tube
Balance
Measuring cylinder
Tripod
Thermometer
Gauze
Funnel
Bunsen burner
Length
M
Mm
Km
Cm
Time
Mins
Hrs
Secs
Mass
Temp
G
Kg
Degrees Celsius
Volume
Ml
Mm3
L
M
Corrosive
Attacks and destroys living tissues such as the skin or eyes
Irritant
Actually toxic
Irritant to skin, lungs or eyes
Explosive
Unstable explosive
Flammable
Flammable gas, liquid or solid catches fire easily
Toxic
Can cause death if swallowed, breathed or absorbed through the skin
Toxic 4 the environment