Unit 1

Question 1

What is science?

Answer 1

Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experimentation

Question 2

Scientific Process

Answer 2

Asking Questions
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Developing and using models
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Constructing explanations
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating info

Question 3

Units of measurement (metric system)

Answer 3

Length- meter, Mass-gram, Time-seconds, Temperature- Celsius, Electric current- ampere, Amount of substance-mole, Luminosity- candela

Question 4

Units of measurement prefix

Answer 4

K-killo, H-hecto, D-deka, U-meter,liter,grams, D-deci, C-centi, M-mili

Question 5

Volume

Answer 5

the amount of space the object takes up
Length x Width x Height

Question 6

Mass

Answer 6

The measure of how much stuff is in an object

Question 7

Length

Answer 7

A measure of distance

Question 8

Meniscus

Answer 8

The curve that exists on the surface of a liquid when it is placed into a container

Question 9

Lab Equitment and Definitions

Answer 9

Beaker - hold solids or liquids that will not release gas

Erlen meyer flask - hold solid or liquids that will release gas,

Graduated cylinder measures the volume of liquid,

Test Tubes, Test Tube holder- holds test tubes that are hot,

Test Tube brushes- cleans test tubes,

Test Tube racks - holds test tubes upright,

Rubber stoppers- they are caps for containers so that there are no spills

Glass stir rod- they stir solutions

Pipette- transfer small volumes of liquids

Forceps- pick up small objects

Weighing Boat- weigh solids that will be transfered

Beaker tongs- moves hot beakers

Thermometer- measuers tempertures