Variables!✨ Flashcards
1
Q
What is a variable?
A
Variables are factors or characteristics that can be changed or measured in an investigation.
2
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What are the variables in a solubility investigation?
A
Temperature(independent), No. of spatulas of solute(dependent), the volume of the solvent(control), type of solvent(control), and the mass of solute in each spatula(control)
3
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What is an independent variable?
A
The independent variable is the variable you change in an investigation.
4
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What is a dependent variable?
A
The dependent variable is the variable you measure, that changes in an investigation as a result of changing the independent variable.
5
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What is a control variable?
A
A control variable is a variable that stays the same in an investigation to keep the test fair.
