Science

Question 0

Who is a scientist?

Answer 0

It is a person that uses thinking practical skills to solve problems.

Question 1

What is Science?

Answer 1

Science is the study of living and non-living things.

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a scientist?

Answer 2

Must be curious, patient, share opinions, respect other person’s opinion.

Question 3

What is the scientific method?

Answer 3

It is a systematic way of working that allows scientists to test hypothesis and draw their conclusions.

Question 4

What is the scientific method parts?

Answer 4

Plan and Design, Carry out, Record results, Interpret, Report, Evaluate.

Question 5

What is reporting?

Answer 5

It is making a written or oral presentation.

Question 6

What are the parts of a report?

Answer 6

Date, Aim, Equipment and Materials, Method, Diagram, Result, Conclusion.

Question 7

Name 5 lab rules.

Answer 7

No eating or drinking in the lab, no playing in the lab, no running in the lab, no turning on the gas taps, always pay attention to all instructions given.

Question 8

Name all the caution symbols.

Answer 8

Harmful, Toxic, Corrosive, Biohazard, Flammable, Oxidizing, Explosive, Radioactive.

Question 9

Measuring Cylinder

Answer 9

Is used to measure the volume of liquids in the lab.

Question 10

Test Tube

Answer 10

Is used for the purpose of substances which are placed in it.(for doing scientific tests).

Question 11

Beaker Graduated

Answer 11

To measure certain volumes and for mixing substances together.

Question 12

Beaker Plain

Answer 12

Is used for mixing/combining substances.

Question 13

Pipette

Answer 13

Is an instrument used to measure and transfer a very specific volume of liquid.

Question 14

Burette

Answer 14

Is used to measure and deliver varying volumes of liquid during certain types of liquid during certain types of experiments.

Question 15

Bunsen Burner

Answer 15

Is used to provide heat in the lab.

Question 16

Tripod Stand

Answer 16

Is used with the Bunsen burner to provide a stand on which objects can be placed over the flame when being heated.

Question 17

Wire Gauze

Answer 17

Is placed on top of the tripod stand when needed so that the flame from the Bunsen burner does not directly touch the bottom of the container.

Question 18

Thermometer

Answer 18

To measure temperature of the substances in the lab.

Question 19

Microscope

Answer 19

Used to examine very small objects which are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Question 20

Petri Dish

Answer 20

Is used to hold specimens which may be needed for linen experiment.

Question 21

Evaporation Dish

Answer 21

Is used for the purpose of getting rid of the liquid portion of a solution by the process of evaporation.

Question 22

Dripping/Dropping Pipette

Answer 22

Is used to place unspecified quantity of a liquid substance into an experiment.

Question 23

Test Tube Holder

Answer 23

Used to safety hold test tubes while being used.

Question 24

Test Tube Rack

Answer 24

Is an easy, safe and convenient way of keeping test tubes until they are ready to be used.

Question 25

Conical Flask

Answer 25

Is used in the lab for various purposes.

Question 26

Filter Funnel

Answer 26

Is used with filter paper placed in it for the purpose of filtering solutions.

Question 27

Balances

Answer 27

Used to find the mass of objects.

Question 28

Metre Ruler

Answer 28

Is used to measure the length of objects in the lab.

Question 29

What is a Label?

Answer 29

It is a piece of paper, cloth, metal ect. Placed on an object or article. It provides information of the object.

Question 30

What information is provided on the label?

Answer 30

It includes the name, maufactuer, expiry date, content and warnings.

Question 31

What are Caution Labels?

Answer 31

It gives information about any dangers associated with the product.

Question 32

What are the Caution label color code.

Answer 32

Red-dangerous, yellow-a hazard, Green-safe to use, Blue-an action should be done.

Question 33

Measurement

Answer 33

The size, length, or amount of something.

Question 34

Measuring

Answer 34

Involves the use of an instrument that is calibrated for the specific purpose.