Scientific Tools
A tool used to measure volume
Graduated Cylinder
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Make observations
Everything is made of
Matter
the process that occurs when heat is added to a solid
melting
What do we call a mixture in which one of the substances have dissolved?
Solution
The amount of matter in an object
Mass
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
process that occurs when heat is removed from a gas and it cools
Condensation
I have a mixture of oil and water. What type of mixture is this?
mixture
Ms. Martinez is building a model of a volcano. What tools should she use to keep safe?
a. measuring cup and a ruler
b. clock and hand lens
c. beaker, pipette and helmet
d. goggles, apron and gloves
d. goggles, apron and gloves
What is the third step of the scientific method?
Make a hypothesis
A _______ takes the shape of the container it is in, and can be poured.
liquid
the process that occurs when heat is removed from a liquid and it cools
freezing
I have a mixture of sand and water. What do we call this type of mixture?
Mixture
What is a thermometer used for?
Measuring temperature
What is the last step of the scientific method?
State your conclusion
Which form of matter keeps its shape?
Solid
the process that occurs when heat is added to a liquid
Evaporation
What is the solvent in a mixture of sugar water?
Water
What is a telescope used for?
To look at objects in the sky
What is an independent variable?
What is being changed in the experiment?
The particles of this state are moving al over the place
Gas
pond turning to ice in the winter
freezing
What method is the best to separate a mixture of sugar and water?
Evaporation