True or False: Atoms in a liquid are farther apart than the atoms in a gas.
False
100
Is it ok to eat or chew gum in this class?
No.
100
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an:
observation
100
Biology is defined as the study of _______________?
Life
200
State the Law of Conservation of energy.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another.
200
How many electrons are there in a Hydrogen atom?
1
200
What is Boston International High School's rule about cell phones?
They are not allowed to be used in the classroom, unless the teacher gives permission.
200
Define the word variable.
A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis.
200
Name three reptiles.
lizard
turtle
snake
crocodile
alligator
300
What is the definition of energy?
The capacity to do work.
300
If an atom has 13 electrons, how many shells/orbitals will it have?
3
300
What happens if you are late to this class 10 times?
You receive an F for the term.
300
How do you test a hypothesis?
By conducting an experiment.
300
Why do we breathe?
We breathe IN to capture oxygen, which helps us convert food into energy in our cells. We breathe OUT to get rid of carbon dioxide – the waste gas which is formed as this happens.
400
If there is a temperature difference in a system, heat will naturally move from _______ to _______ temperatures.
From high to low.
400
What is the name for a type of phase change in which matter changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation
400
Is it ok to put anything in the sink or use the sinks without permission?
No. Absolutely not.
400
What is a hypothesis?
A possible answer to the question being studied. It should be something that can be proved right or wrong.
400
Is a protein alive?
No
500
Define kinetic energy and potential energy.
If an object is moving, it is said to have kinetic energy (KE).
Potential energy (PE) is energy that is "stored" because of the position and/or arrangement of the object.
500
What are atoms that have a charge called?
Ions
500
What is the definition of the word respect?
Understanding the value and worth of a fellow human being.
500
What is pseudoscience?
A claim that looks scientific, but which lacks supporting evidence and cannot be reliably tested. Astrology is one example.
500
Name four of the six elements that are considered to be the most important in biology.