Matter 1
Scientific Method
Energy 1
Energy 2
ATOMS
100
Name 4 forms of matter
Solids, liquids, gases and plasmas
100
Why is it ok for scientists to be wrong as it's related to experiments?
There is always something new to be discovered, even from "failure".
100
What is the definition of Energy?
The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object by the application of force.
100
How does Electrical Energy work?
Created by the flow of ELECTRONS
100
List 3 main components that make up an atom.
*Bonus
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
200
What is this form of matter?
Liquid
200
What is an Independent Variable?
Bonus: list 3 examples
Something manipulated or changed by a scientist
ex. amount of water, fertilizer for plants, light
200
Name 7 forms of energy
Light Sound
Electrical Mechanical
Chemical Thermal Nuclear
200
Name three examples of stored energy waiting to be used.
batteries, food, fuels, muscles
200
Atomic number is the number of ____________ in an element.
Protons
300
Define the difference between a solid, a liquid and a gas.
A solid keeps its shape, a liquid takes the shape of the container and a gas goes everywhere.
300
What is a Dependent Variable?
Bonus: list examples
Dependent on the Independent Variable
Something observed or measured in experiment
Ex. height of plants based on the independent variables
300
What is the difference between Potential and Kinetic Energy?
Potential energy is STORED energy
Kinetic is energy in MOTION
300
Define
CONDUCTION
CONVECTION
RADIATION
CONDUCTION- Transfer of Energy, when there is a difference of temperature, from solid to solid
CONVECTION- Transfer of Energy, when there is a difference of temperature, within fluids
RADIATION- Transfer of Energy, when there is a difference of temperature, through the air
300
This Carbon molecule has _____ electrons.
6
400
Describe the "state change" when something evaporates?
It changes from a liquid to a gas.
400
List 6 steps of the Scientific method
1. Purpose/Question
2. Hypothesis
3. Materials
4. Procedure
5. Observations/Data
6. Conclusion
400
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
*Bonus
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
It can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.
400
A car weighs 1 ton and is traveling 50 mph
A truck weighs 2 tons and is traveling 50 mph
What is the difference in Kinetic Energy between the two?
The truck has __2___ times the kinetic energy as the car.
400
What is the Atomic Number of this Element?
9
500
Explain how nuclear energy works and is used to power homes and businesses.
*Bonus
How do you change one state of matter to another?
Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of atoms – a process called fission. This generates heat to produce steam, which is used to turn a turbine generator to generate electricity.
Bonus: Add heat/energy
500
Lauren wants to know which location in her apartment is best for growing Moroccan Sunflowers. She has three small Moroccan Sunflowers. She puts one on the balcony, one by the kitchen window, and one on the mantel in the living room. Each plant has the same size pot and the same soil, and Lauren gives each plant the same amount of water.
What is the independent variable?
Location of the plant
500
A = resistor, B = switch
500
Using this equation, calculate how much more Kinetic Energy the race car has than the regular car.
Regular car: 1 ton and is traveling 50 mph
Race car: 1 ton and is traveling 100 mph
The race car has __4___ times kinetic energy as the blue car.
500
Atomic Mass is the number of __________ + _____________ in an element.
*Bonus chance:
Atomic mass of Florine
Protons + Neutrons
18