Lab Safety
Lab Equipment
Science Skills & CERs
Graphing
Types of Data
100

What is the first thing you should do before starting a lab experiment?

Read all the directions.  Wait for the teacher's instructions.

100

What tool is used to measure volume?

graduated cylinder

100

What does the R in CER stand for?

Reasoning

100

What is labeled on the x-axis of a graph?

independent variable

100

What are the two types of data?

Qualitative & Quantitative

200

During the experiment, some liquid spilled on the floor. What is the first thing that the student should do?

Tell the teacher

200

What unit is used for measuring mass?

grams

200

What is a claim?

A statement that answers the question.

200

What type of graph is used to show percentages?

pie chart

200

What type of data uses numbers and/or measurements?

Quantitative Data
300

True or False: All types of liquids that are used in the lab can be pour down the drain at the end of an experiment.

False

300

What tool is used for quick measurements of temperature?

digital thermometer

300

Where does evidence come from?

Observations or Facts

300
What are the 3 main things that need to show on any graph?

Title, x-axis label, y-axis label

300

What do you call the variables that remain the same throughout an experiment?

Controls
400

What is the termed used for the proper way to check a chemical's odor?

waft

400

What tool is used to observe chemical reactions?

test tube

400

What do you call a logical conclusion based on previous experiences, observations and knowledge?

inference

400

Which type of graph is used to track changes over short and long periods of time.

Line Graph

400

When conducting an experiement, what is the word used for an educated guess?

Hypothesis

500

When is it necessary to wear safety goggles? (Name all 3 times)

When working with 1. heat, 2. chemicals, 3. glasswear

500

Why is a beaker not suitable for measuring volume?

It can not measure precise volume.  Does not have as many graduation marks as a graduated cylinder.

500
What is another term used for a conclusion at the end of an experiment?

claim

500

What should the title of a graph include?

The independent and dependent variable

500

What type of variable is the part of the experiment you observe or measure?

Dependent Variable

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