Nature of Science
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Vocabulary
100

In an experiement this is the first step of an investigation

make an observation

100

How will the mass of an astronaut change on Jupiter?

It will not change. 

100

What is the density equation?

D=m/V

100

What is the boiling point of water?

100C

100

Define weight

the measurement of mass and gravity on an object

200

In an experiment, this is when someone else repeats your experiment

replication

200

How will the weight of an astronaut change on the moon?

it will decrease

200

Bobby wants to calculate the density of some shapes. He knows their mass, but what else does he need?

Their volume.

200

What phase of matter has particles rigid, and close together?

Solid

200

What property of matter is defined as the amount of space something takes up?

volume

300

Why is it nessacary to replicate and repeat your experiment

To validate the experimental results

300

What factor does not change, not matter where you are in the universe?

Mass

300

Calculate the density of an object with a Mass of 12 g and a volume of 4 mL. 

3 g/ml3

300

What phase of matter has a fixed volume but unfixed shape

liquid

300

In this image, what is the solvent?

B

400

What are the three words needed in a hypothesis? You must write all 3 to earn credit

If/Then/Because

400

What is this picture displaying?


Gravitational Force

400

Bobby has an apple. He cuts it in 8 peices to share. What property about the apple did not change?

density

400

What vocabulary word describes the movement of water particles only at the top layer of water turning into gas?

Evaporation

400

This word means that it is true everywhere in the universe, and is often supported by mathematical equations. 

Scientific law

500

In a conclusion, how would you correctly state that your results and hypothesis are the same?

Results support the hypothesis

500

What is the gravitational force dependent on? (Two things, must answer both correctly for points)

mass and distance

500

Bobby found 3 items in his backyard. Their volume and mass is listed below. Put the items in order from most to least dense.


Item 1- Mass= 50 g, Volume= 2 mL

Item 2- Mass= 10 g, Volume= 5 mL

Item 3- Mass= 15g, Volume= 1 mL

1,3,2

500

Changes in _____________ result in changes of phase. 

temperature

500

Bobby wants to investigate the effects of sugar on plant growth. In his experiment, what is the amount of sugar defined as?

Independent Variable

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