Natural sciences
What science studies matter and energy?
Physics
What is the independent variable?
The variable changed by the person
What is basic science?
Pure science that seeks knowledge
What is matter?
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
What is pH?
Measurement of acidity or alkalinity.
Geology
What is the dependent variable?
What changes because of the independent variable
What is a molecule?
Two or more elements chemically bonded to make a new substance.
What is acid?
Produces positive H ions in solutions
What science studies life?
Biology
What is the scientific method?
Defined steps to research the world.
What is a pie graph?
Shows parts of a total.
What are isotopes?
Same element with different mass
What is bases?
Produces negative OH ions in solutions
What science studies substances and interactions?
Chemistry
What is scientific law?
Describes how elements of nature will behave under certain circumstances
What is a bar graph?
Counted not measured.
Transfer of elements.
What are buffers?
Keep the pH within a specific range
What science studies cross-disciplinary?
Environemntal
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanatory statement to be tested.
What is a line graph?
Measured values.
What are covalent bonds?
Sharing of electrons.
What are organic molecules?
Contain carbon