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100
This type of bond occurs when two atoms share an electron
What is a covalent bond?
100
This is a statement or prediction that is made at the beginning of the scientific method
What is a hypothesis?
100
This is the most basic unit of matter
What are atoms?
100
In science, we use experiments to test _____________________
What are 'hypotheses?'
100
This is a common polar molecule found in all living things
What is water?
200
The word 'biology' literally translates to
What is 'the study of life?'
200
This is the definition of science
What is 'the study to examine and explain events occurring in the natural world?'
200
This term refers to specific compounds that are held together by COVALENT bonds
What are 'molecules'?
200
This variable is what is manipulated, controlled, or observed by the investigator
What is the Independent variable?
200
This is the term used to label the slight charges on the ends of polar molecules
What are delta charges?
300
_______________ are made up of only one type of atom
What is 'compounds'?
300
How is science different from other areas of study like philosophy, history, or literature
What is 'because it must be testable and falsifiable/it can only explain what is natural, tangible, and observable'
300
Protons and neutrons live in this portion of the atom
What is the nucleus?
300
These are the other two names for the Dependent variable
What is 'response variable,' and 'Y'?
300
Only ____% of the earth's water is freshwater
What is 3%?
400
Name three examples of the abiotic environment
What is water, sunlight, dirt, minerals, elements, wind patterns, ocean currents, etc?
400
This is the smallest unit of life
What is the cell?
400
Define protons, neutrons, and electrons
What is 1) protons: positively charged atomic particles, 2) neutrons: atomic particles with no electrical charge, 3) electrons: negatively charged atomic particles?
400
These are the other two names for the X variable
What is 'the predictor variable,' and 'the independent variable'?
400
Outer energy levels that surround the nucleus of an atom are called:
What are 'valence shells'?
500
This term refers to a molecule having two opposite charges at opposite ends
What is polarity?
500
Name five characteristics of all living things
What is: 1) made of one or more cells, 2) response to stimuli, 3) growth and development, 4) ability to reproduce, 5) genetic material is encoded in DNA, 6) maintain homeostasis, and 7) metabolize/use energy in some way?
500
List the three unique properties of chemical compounds
What is 1) always come together in specific ratios, 2) are chemically and physically different than the elements that come together to form them, and 3) compounds cannot be further broken down using physical means?
500
In plotting the results of an experiment, which variable goes on which axis?
What is 'dependent variables plotted on Y axis; independent variable plotted on X axis'?
500
These are four important jobs that water does in the human body
What is 1) saliva production, 2) keeps mucous membranes moist, 3) allows cell reproduction, growth, and development, 4) flushes body waste, 5) lubricates joints, 6) manufactures hormones and neurotransmitters, 7) regulates body temp, 8) shock absorber for brain and spinal cord, 9) helps deliver oxygen to the body?