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Hypothesis?
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a tentative explanation for what has been observed
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Independent variable?
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the variable that you plan to change
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Dependent Variable?
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the variable whose value depends on the independent variable
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Control in a experiment the standard used variable for comparison
In an experiment how many variables can be changed at a time? |
one
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What is the difference between Theory and scientific law?
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■A theory is an explanation of a natural Phenomenon based on many observations and investigations over time Scientific aw is a relationship in nature that is supported by many experiments.
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The systematic approach used in scientific studies is called the?
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Scientific Method
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Evolution is an example of a?
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Theory
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Si unit of mass is the?
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kilogram
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Si unit of time is?
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Second
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Si unit of length is?
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meter
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Si unit of volume?
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Cubic meter
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Formula of mass?
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Volume x Density
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Temperature?
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Celsius and Fahrenheit
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Formula for density?
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density= mass/ volume
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Accuracy?
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Refers to how close a measured value is to an accepted value
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Precision?
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Refers to hoe close a series of measurements are to one another precise measurements show little variation over a series of trials but might not be accurate
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Density?
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The amount of mass per unit volume a physical property
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Scientific notation?
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can be used to express any number as a number between 1- 10 (coefficient) multiplied by 10 raised to a power (exponent) When the exponent is negative it is a small number and when it is positive it is a big number
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Significant figures?
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all known digits plus one estimated digit.
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If all of your darts hit the bulls eye you have been?
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Both accurate and Precise
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If all your darts hit the wall near each other away from the bulls eye you have been?
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precise
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Chemistry is the study of?
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matter and its changes
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Matter is divided into two categories ?
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Mixtures and pure Substances
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Mixtures can be?
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homogeneous or heterogeneous
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Pure substances are either ?
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elements or compounds
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Heterogeneous mixture?
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is a mixture that does not bend smoothly throughout and which the individual substances remain distinct.
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Homogeneous mixture?
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is a mixture that has constant composition throughout it always has a single phase
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Physical change?
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alters a substance without changing composition
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Chemical Change?
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involves one or more substances changing into a new substance.
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Mixture?
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is a combination of two or more pure substances retains its individual chemical property
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What is a physical property?
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is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the samples compositions.
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What is a chemical property?
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is the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more other substances
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Physical changes?
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are changes that do not create a new substance (state changes
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Compound?
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- is made of two or more different elements combined chemically
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______are elements on the left side of the periodic table that are often shiny solids that conduct electricy
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Metals
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Element?
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a pure substance that cannot be separated into a simper form
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Chemical Properties can be determined by ?
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changing the substance most commonly chemical properties include the REACTIVITY of a substance
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Physical properties can be determined ?
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without changing a substance ex color density and solubility
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Chemical Properties can be determined by ?
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changing the substance most commonly chemical properties include the REACTIVITY of a substance
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Chemical changes?
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are changes that create a new substance
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Physical properties can be determined ?
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without changing a substance ex color density and solubility
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What is a physical property?
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is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the samples compositions.
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What is a physical property?
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is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the samples compositions.
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Physical changes?
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are changes that do not create a new substance (state changes
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Solution is?
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homogeneous
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Solution is?
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homogeneous
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What is a chemical property?
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is the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more other substances
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______are elements on the left side of the periodic table that are often shiny solids that conduct electricy
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Metals
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Chemical changes?
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are changes that create a new substance
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Compound?
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- is made of two or more different elements combined chemically
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What is a chemical property?
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is the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more other substances
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Compound?
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- is made of two or more different elements combined chemically
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______are elements on the left side of the periodic table that are often shiny solids that conduct electricy
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Metals
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Element?
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a pure substance that cannot be separated into a simper form
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What is a physical property?
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is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the samples compositions.
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Physical properties can be determined ?
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without changing a substance ex color density and solubility
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What is a chemical property?
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is the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more other substances
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Element?
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a pure substance that cannot be separated into a simper form
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Physical changes?
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are changes that do not create a new substance (state changes
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Compound?
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- is made of two or more different elements combined chemically
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Chemical Properties can be determined by ?
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changing the substance most commonly chemical properties include the REACTIVITY of a substance
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______are elements on the left side of the periodic table that are often shiny solids that conduct electricy
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Metals
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Chemical changes?
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are changes that create a new substance
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Physical changes?
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are changes that do not create a new substance (state changes
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______are elements on the left side of the periodic table that are often shiny solids that conduct electricy
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Metals
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Chemical Properties can be determined by ?
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changing the substance most commonly chemical properties include the REACTIVITY of a substance
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Element?
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a pure substance that cannot be separated into a simper form
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What is a chemical property?
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is the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more other substances
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Compound?
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- is made of two or more different elements combined chemically
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