Knowing the Basics
The key term that means "the study of matter"
What is CHEMISTRY
The result of a fair test is this variable.
What is the DEPENDENT variable.
The science inquiry step where you answer what do you think will happen.
What is HYPOTHESIS
2 or more substances combined together.
What is a MIXTURE.
The number of techniques learned to separate mixtures.
What is SIX.
The state of matter that does not have a fixed shape or space.
What is a GAS
The factor you change in a fair test is this variable.
What is an INDEPENDENT variable.
The name of the science inquiry step where you write what you observe.
What is OBSERVATIONS.
When two or more parts are mixed and you cannot see the individual parts.
What is a HOMOGENOUS MIXTURE.
The technique we use to separate large particles from small ones (think kitchen item).
What is SIEVING.
The state of matter that has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape.
What is a LIQUID
The factor(s) you keep the same in a fair test is this variable.
What is the CONTROLLED variable.
The name of the science inquiry step where you answer your testable question.
What is INFERENCE/CONCLUSION
When two or more parts are mixed and you can see the individual parts.
What is a HETEROGENOUS MIXTURE.
The technique we use to separate heavy particles from light ones
What is WIND.
When all particles of a substance are broken down to the point that you can no longer see them.
What is DISSOLVED.
The number of variables in a fair test.
What is THREE.
The name for the science inquiry step where you state what you are testing.
What is TESTABLE QUESTION.
The type of mixture made from combining a solid with a solid.
What is HETEROGENEOUS.
The technique we use to separate sand from water by pouring from one container to another.
What is DECANTING.
The key term that means "any substance that has a mass and takes up space"
What is MATTER.
Another name for an independent variable.
What is MANIPULATED.
The name of the science inquiry step where you record what you'll need to conduct your experiments.
What is MATERIALS.
The type of mixture you get when you combine a solid and a liquid.
What is HOMOGENEOUS.
The technique we use to separate floating particles from heavier ones.
What is FLOTATION.