Science Year 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an independent variable
A
The factor that will alter or change
2
Q
What is a dependent variable
A
A factor that I will keep the same to make a fair comparison
3
Q
What is a controlled variable
A
The factor that I will measure and record in a table of results
4
Q
Science equipment
A
Beaker
Boiling tube
Balance
Measuring cylinder
Tripod
Thermometer
Gauze
Funnel
Bunsen burner
5
Q
Length
A
M
Mm
Km
Cm
6
Q
Time
A
Mins
Hrs
Secs
7
Q
Mass
Temp
A
G
Kg
Degrees Celsius
8
Q
Volume
A
Ml
Mm3
L
M
9
Q
Corrosive
A
Attacks and destroys living tissues such as the skin or eyes
10
Q
Irritant
A
Actually toxic
Irritant to skin, lungs or eyes
11
Q
Explosive
A
Unstable explosive
12
Q
Flammable
A
Flammable gas, liquid or solid catches fire easily
13
Q
Toxic
A
Can cause death if swallowed, breathed or absorbed through the skin
14
Q
Toxic 4 the environment
A
