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What is the definition of a compound?

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Substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed ratio

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What is the definition of di…?

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Prefix that means two

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What is the definition of an atomic number?

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Number that indicates the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

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What is the definition of a mass number?

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Total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus

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What is the definition of an element?

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Simple chemical substance that consists of atoms of one type

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What is the definition of mon(o)…?

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Prefix that means one

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What is the definition of a metal?

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Shiny element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity
Malleable
Ductile

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What is the definition of a ratio?

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Relationship between two numbers that show how much greater one amount is compared to the other

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What is the definition of tri …?

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Prefix that means three

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What is the definition of a non-metal?

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Dull, brittle, non-magnetic element that does not conduct heat or electricity

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What is the definition of a semi-metal?

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Element that has properties of both a metal and a non-metal

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What is the definition of a symbol?

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Letter(s), number(s) or sign(s) used to represent something

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What is the definition of the Periodic Table of Elements?

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Table that lists all the known elements in groups

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20
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What are the three types of variables?

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Independent
Dependent
Controlled

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What is the definition of an independent variable?

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It is the variable that is chosen by the experimenter
It does not depend on the outcome of the experiment
It is plotted on the x-axis

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What is the definition of a dependent variable?

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It is the measurable outcome of the experiment

It is plotted on the y-axis

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What is the definition of a controlled variable?

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These are the variables that could inadvertently influence the result of an experiment. They need to be controlled to ensure a fair test

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What is the definition of a hypothesis?

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It is the experimenter’s prediction of the outcome of an experiment
An hypothesis includes the dependent and independent variable
It is a statement

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What is the definition of a fair test?

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It is an experiment where all the variables that could influence the experiment (except for the independent variable) are controlled.

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What is the definition of accuracy?

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It refers to how close the outcome of an experiment was to a known scientific variable.

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What is the definition of precision?

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When the results of an experiment have a limited range

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What is the definition of reliability?

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It is when all of the results of an experiment are similar. The experiment can be repeated by anyone with similar outcomes.

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What is the definition of trustworthiness?

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It is when the source of your data is reliable.

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What is the definition of prejudice?

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It is when a person will manipulate their data to suit their hypothesis.

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What are the three types of variables?

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Independent
Dependent
Controlled

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What is the definition of an independent variable?

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It is the variable that is chosen by the experimenter
It does not depend on the outcome of the experiment
It is plotted on the x-axis

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What is the definition of a dependent variable?

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It is the measurable outcome of the experiment

It is plotted on the y-axis

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What is the definition of a controlled variable?

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These are the variables that could inadvertently influence the result of an experiment. They need to be controlled to ensure a fair test

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What is the definition of a hypothesis?

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It is the experimenter’s prediction of the outcome of an experiment
An hypothesis includes the dependent and independent variable
It is a statement

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What is the definition of a fair test?

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It is an experiment where all the variables that could influence the experiment (except for the independent variable) are controlled.

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What is the definition of accuracy?

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It refers to how close the outcome of an experiment was to a known scientific variable.

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What is the definition of precision?

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When the results of an experiment have a limited range

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What is the definition of reliability?

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It is when all of the results of an experiment are similar. The experiment can be repeated by anyone with similar outcomes.

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What is the definition of trustworthiness?

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It is when the source of your data is reliable.

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41
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What is the definition of prejudice?

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It is when a person will manipulate their data to suit their hypothesis.

42
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What is the definition of a chemical reaction?

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Event when elements and/compounds combine to form one or more new substances

43
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What is the definition of a model?

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a representation of a real object that is really small

44
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What is the definition of a reactant?

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Substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction

45
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What is the definition of a product?

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Substance formed by a chemical reaction

46
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What is the definition of a chemical equation?

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Equation using the scientific symbols of substances involved in a reaction

47
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What is the definition of a subscript?

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Smaller letter/figure that appears at the bottom of a page

48
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What is the definition of a balanced chemical equation?

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chemical equation where the number and type of atoms on the left of the equation is the same as the number and type on the right

49
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What is the definition of an oxide?

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A compound formed during a chemical reaction between oxygen and one other element

50
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What is the definition of a combustion reaction?

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A rapid reaction that occurs in a chemical reaction with oxygen that produces light and heat

51
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What is the definition of iron oxide?

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Product formed as the result of the reaction between iron and oxygen

52
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What is the definition of magnesium oxide?

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Product formed as a result of the reaction between oxygen and magnesium

53
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What is the definition of rust?

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Reddish-brown coating that forms on iron

Orange-brown powdery solid formed by the reaction of oxygen and iron in the presence of water

54
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What is the definition of a corrosion process?

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Effect of metal being attacked by air, water and other substances

55
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What is the definition of electroplating?

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Process whereby an electric current run through iron/steel is used to coat the iron/steel with another less corrosive metal

56
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What is the definition of galvanise?

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Process used to cover iron with zinc

57
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What is the definition of a patina?

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A layer of oxide on a metal

58
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What is the definition of a catalyst?

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Something that speeds up a reaction, but remains unchanged at the end of the reaction

59
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What is the definition of a non-metal oxide?

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Product of the reaction between oxygen and non-metals

60
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What is the definition of carbon?

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Common non-metal element

61
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What is the definition of oxygen?

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Gas in the atmosphere that living things need for cell respiration

62
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What is the definition of carbon dioxide?

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Gas produced when animals breathe
Carbon is burned in the air or when living matter decays
One of the natural greenhouse gases

63
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What is the definition of sulfur?

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Solid at room temperature

A non-metal that is yellow in colour

64
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What is the definition of sulfur dioxide?

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A product of the reaction between oxygen and sulfur

65
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What is the definition of phosphorus?

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A reactive solid non-metal

66
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What is the definition of phosphorous pentoxide?

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Chemical compound with formula P4O10

A white powder

67
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What is the definition of an acid?

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Substance with a pH value lower than 7

68
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What is the definition of a base?

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Substance with a pH value higher that 7

69
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What is the definition of a neutral?

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Solution with a pH value of 7

70
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What is the definition of a pH scale?

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Number that indicates how acidic or basic a solution is

71
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What is the definition of an indicator?

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Chemical used to determine whether a solution is acidic, alkaline or neutral

72
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What is the definition of litmus paper?

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Red or blue paper

Used as an indicator in a laboratory

73
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What is the definition of Phenolphthalein?

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Substance used to test the pH value of a solution

74
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What is the definition of bromothymol?

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Substance used to test the pH of a liquid or solution

75
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What is the definition of a universal indicator?

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Used to test the pH value of a substance

76
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What is the definition of red cabbage water?

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homemade substance used to test the pH value of a solution

77
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What is the definition of red onion water?

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Homemade substance used to test the pH value of a solution

78
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What is turmeric water?

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Homemade substance used to test the pH value of a substance

79
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What is the definition of a neutralisation reaction?

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Reaction that takes place when an acid reacts with a base

80
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What is the definition of sulfuric acid?

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H2SO4

A strong acid

81
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What is the definition of hydrochloric acid?

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Substance that AIDS digestion in the stomach

82
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What is the definition of oxygen?

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O2

Gas in the atmosphere that living things need for cell respiration

83
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What is the definition of a strong base?

84
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What is the definition of a weak base?

85
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What is the definition of a strong acid?

86
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What is the definition of a weak acid?

87
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What is the definition of a neutralisation reaction?

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When enough base is added to a base or vice versa so that the pH level becomes 7(neutral)

88
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What is the definition of a chemical formula?

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Letters and numbers which indicate the type and ratio of elements in a compound

89
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What is the definition of a word equation?

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Names of the elements and compounds showing the reactants and products in a chemical reaction

90
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What is the definition of a metal oxide?

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A new compound base formed when a metal reacts with oxygen

91
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What is the definition of a non-metal oxide?

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A new acidic compound which is formed when a non-metal reacts with oxygen

92
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What is the definition of greasing?

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A method for preventing rust and providing lubrication for moving metal parts such as metal gears in an engine

93
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What is the definition of a Newton?

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The force needed to accelerate 1 kg of mass at 1 m per s squared

Abi Science 2016 (16 decks)

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