Science Vocabulary

Question 1

Newton meter

Answer 1

measures the forces acting on an object.

Question 2

Retort stand

Answer 2

clamps can be attached to hold test tubes.

Question 3

Spatula

Answer 3

mixes and spreads materials.

Question 4

Glass stirring rod

Answer 4

mixes chemicals and liquids.

Question 5

Beaker

Answer 5

holds liquid or solid samples.

Question 6

Petri dish

Answer 6

cultures cells.

Question 7

Graduated cylinder

Answer 7

measures accurate amounts of liquid.

Question 8

Slide and coverslip

Answer 8

keeps solid specimens and liquid samples pressed flat.

Question 9

Teasing needle

Answer 9

teases tissues.

Question 10

Microscope

Answer 10

views microscopic objects.

Question 11

Droppers

Answer 11

adds liquids drop by drop.

Question 12

Tweezers

Answer 12

picks solids to avoid touching.

Question 13

Test tube

Answer 13

holds small amounts of liquid.

Question 14

Thermometer

Answer 14

measures temperature.

Question 15

Syringe

Answer 15

injects or withdraws fluids.

Question 16

Bunser burner

Answer 16

heats substances.

Question 17

Burette

Answer 17

dispenses known amounts.

Question 18

Morton & pestle

Answer 18

crushes and mixes solids.

Question 19

Balance

Answer 19

measures mass.

Question 20

Funnel

Answer 20

channels liquids or fine grained substances into containers with narrow openings.

Question 21

Conical flask

Answer 21

allows stirring contents without spilling.

Question 22

Alcohol burner

Answer 22

produces open flame.

Question 23

Stand with wire mesh

Answer 23

ideal for alcohol burners.

Question 24

Tongs

Answer 24

carries crucible after heat or cold.

Question 25

Wash bottles

Answer 25

spreads distilled water.

Question 26

Test tube rack

Answer 26

holds/supports test tubes.

Question 27

Watch glass

Answer 27

surface to evaporate liquid or hold solid.

Question 28

Filter paper

Answer 28

separates fine solids from liquids or air.

Question 29

Goggles

Answer 29

protects eyes.

Question 30

Sperm cell

Answer 30

tail for swimming, carries male DNA.

Question 31

Egg cell

Answer 31

large, contains nutrients for the embryo.

Question 32

Root hair cell

Answer 32

long shape, absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

Question 33

Palisade cell

Answer 33

found in leaves, has chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

Question 34

Nerve cell

Answer 34

long, carries messages around the body.

Question 35

Red blood cell

Answer 35

disc-shaped, carries oxygen.

Question 36

Brain

Answer 36

controls the body.

Question 37

Heart

Answer 37

pumps blood.

Question 38

Lungs

Answer 38

enable breathing.

Question 39

Stomach

Answer 39

digests food.

Question 40

Liver

Answer 40

filters toxins.

Question 41

Kidneys

Answer 41

filter waste.

Question 42

Small & large intestine

Answer 42

absorb nutrients and process waste.

Question 43

Metals

Answer 43

typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

Question 44

Nonmetals

Answer 44

poor conductors of heat and electricity, are brittle, and lack the shiny luster of metals.

Question 45

Cell membrane

Answer 45

Controls what enters and leaves the cell. (Both cells have.)

Question 46

Nucleus

Answer 46

Controls the cell and contains DNA. (Both cells have.)

Question 47

Cytoplasm

Answer 47

Jelly-like substance where chemical reactions happen. (Both cells have.)

Question 48

Mitochondria

Answer 48

Where cellular respiration occurs. (Both cells have.)

Question 49

Chloroplast

Answer 49

Where photosynthesis takes place. (Only plant cell has.)

Question 50

Cell wall

Answer 50

Gives the plant cell its structure. (Only plant cell has.)

Question 51

Vacuole

Answer 51

Stores water and nutrients. (Only plant cell has.)