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Which of the following best describes a slurry?

  • A homogeneous mixture where solid particles are dissolved in a liquid.
  • A liquid with no fixed shape.
  • A mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid forming a thick paste-like substance. (correct)
  • A pure substance that can exist in three states of matter.

    • Vinegar is considered a:

  • Pure substance.
  • Suspension.
  • Heterogeneous mixture.
  • Homogeneous mixture. (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a suspension?

  • Milk.
  • Sugar water.
  • Muddy water. (correct)
  • Fog.

    • What is the primary difference between a suspension and a colloid?

    <p>Suspensions separate when left alone; colloids do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sugar water solution, what is the solvent?

    <p>The water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have 10 grams of salt dissolved in 200 mL of water, what is the concentration of the solution?

    <p>0.05 g/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called:

    <p>Saturated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

    <p>Trail mix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which heart chamber receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

    <p>Left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

    <p>Veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?

    <p>Red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ filters waste from the blood and produces urine?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the somatic nervous system?

    <p>Conscious control over muscle movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a neuron transmits signals away from the cell body?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the first vaccine using cowpox to prevent smallpox?

    <p>Edward Jenner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deficiency in which vitamin causes scurvy?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the health of the body systems?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of light explains why we can see objects?

    <p>Light can be reflected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens is used in a microscope to magnify objects?

    <p>Convex lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a microscope is primarily responsible for adjusting the sharpness of an image?

    <p>Fine adjustment knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'normal line' represent in relation to a reflecting surface?

    <p>A line at a 90 degree angle to the reflecting surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'luminous' object?

    <p>Produces light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cell membrane?

    <p>To allow specific materials to pass into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key structural difference between plant and animal cells?

    <p>Plant cells have a cell wall, whereas animal cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the law of reflection, what is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

    <p>They are equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which water moves from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration through a membrane?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the aorta?

    <p>Carries blood away from the heart to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is responsible for providing support and connecting different parts of the body?

    <p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialized plant tissue is responsible for transporting sugars throughout the plant?

    <p>Phloem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the digestive system, what is the process of physically breaking down food into smaller pieces called?

    <p>Mechanical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the muscular contractions that move food through the esophagus?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the villi and microvilli in the small intestine?

    <p>To enhance nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

    <p>To facilitate gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is a muscle that aids in breathing by contracting to increase the volume of the chest cavity?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT directly influence the solubility of a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

    <p>Pressure of the solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the circulatory system?

    <p>To transport oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the particle model of matter, what is a fundamental property of all particles?

    <p>Particles are in constant motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the viscosity of a liquid when it is heated?

    <p>Viscosity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body?

    <p>The left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the digestive process, where does chemical digestion primarily take place?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A substance has a mass of 100 grams and a volume of 50 cm³. What is its density?

    <p>2 g/cm³</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

    <p>Absorbing most nutrients from digested food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does hot air rise?

    <p>Because it is less dense than cold air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An object floats in a fluid. What does that indicate about the object's density relative to the fluid?

    <p>The object is less dense than the fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do ships sit lower in freshwater than in saltwater?

    <p>Freshwater is less dense than saltwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the compressibility of gases compared to liquids?

    <p>Gases are much more compressible than liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force is applied to a fluid in a closed system. How is the pressure transmitted according to Pascal’s Law?

    <p>Pressure is transmitted evenly in all directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a force of 100 N is applied over an area of 0.5 m², what is the resulting pressure?

    <p>200 Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do divers experience increased pressure as they descend underwater?

    <p>Because of the weight of the water above them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason a diver must ascend slowly to avoid decompression sickness?

    <p>To allow nitrogen to safely leave the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a submarine control whether it rises or sinks?

    <p>By controlling the amount of water and air in its ballast tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of the coarse adjustment knob on a compound light microscope?

    <p>To moves the stage up and down for better focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT considered one of the key characteristics of living things?

    <p>Can remain stagnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a translucent object?

    <p>Lets some light pass through, forming a light shadow with no clear image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between smooth and diffuse reflection?

    <p>Smooth reflection reflects light in a regular pattern, while diffuse reflection scatters it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of a surface coating enhances its ability to reflect light?

    <p>Its smoothness and high reflectivity for specular reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a plane mirror, what is true about the image formed?

    <p>Virtual, upright, and laterally reversed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mirror provides a wide field of view and is often used for security purposes?

    <p>Convex mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the image formed by a concave mirror when the object is placed beyond the focal point?

    <p>Real and inverted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the focal point of a mirror?

    <p>The point where the reflected rays converge or appear to converge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon causes light to bend as it passes through different mediums?

    <p>Refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the angle of refraction defined?

    <p>The angle between the refracted ray and the normal line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lens is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges, causing light to diverge?

    <p>Concave lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges, focusing light to a specific point, is called a:

    <p>Convex lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a double concave lens on light passing through it?

    <p>It causes light to diverge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a double convex lens?

    <p>To converge light rays at a specific point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of object does not produce its own light?

    <p>Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor in determining how clearly a surface reflects light?

    <p>The angle of the incoming light and smoothness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

    • WHMIS is a workplace system for hazardous materials.

    Fluids

    • Fluids have no fixed shape and flow.
    • Examples include soft drinks and detergents.
    • Slurries are mixtures of solid particles suspended in a liquid.

    Pure Substances

    • Contain only one type of particle.
    • Can exist as liquid, solid, or gas.
    • Can be compounds or elements.

    Compounds

    • Combinations of two or more elements.

    Elements

    • Made of only one type of particle.

    Mixtures

    • Combinations of two or more pure substances.
    • Properties of individual substances usually remain.
    • Can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.

    Heterogeneous Mixtures

    • Different substances are easily seen.
    • Examples include trail mix and oil and vinegar dressing.

    Homogeneous Mixtures

    • Appear as one substance.
    • Substances are evenly mixed.
    • Examples include sugar water and air.

    Suspensions

    • Cloudy mixtures of tiny particles suspended in another substance.
    • Particles separate if left undisturbed.
    • Examples include muddy water and blood.

    Colloids

    • Similar to suspensions, but particles do not separate.
    • Examples include smoke, fog, and milk.

    Solutions

    • Formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.

    Solute

    • The material that dissolves.

    Solvent

    • The material that does the dissolving.

    Concentration

    • Measures the amount of solute dissolved in a specific amount of solvent.
    • Formula: g/mL

    Saturated Solution

    • Holds the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

    Unsaturated Solution

    • Can hold more solute at a given temperature.

    Supersaturated Solution

    • Contains more solute than it should be able to hold at normal temperature

    Solubility

    • The amount of solute that dissolves in a specific amount of solvent at a certain temperature to form a saturated solution.

    Soluble Substances

    • Substances that dissolve in a given solvent.

    Factors Affecting Solubility

    • Agitation: Stirring or shaking increases solubility.
    • Surface Area: Smaller solute particles dissolve faster.
    • Temperature: Higher temperatures usually increase solubility.
    • Pressure: Increased pressure increases the solubility of gases

    Particle Model of Matter

    • All matter is made of tiny particles.
    • Particles have spaces between them.
    • Particles are always moving.
    • Particles are attracted to each other.

    Viscosity

    • Viscosity is the thickness or runniness of a liquid.
    • High viscosity: Thick liquids flow slowly.
    • Low viscosity: Runny liquids flow quickly.
    • Temperature affects viscosity: Heating reduces viscosity, cooling increases it.

    Density

    • Density is the amount of mass packed into a given volume.
    • Formula: Density = Mass / Volume
    • Higher density means heavier for its size.
    • Lower density means lighter for its size.
    • Temperature affects density: Heating decreases density, Cooling increases density.

    Buoyancy

    • Buoyancy is the upward force that allows objects to float.
    • Objects less dense than the fluid float (positive buoyancy).
    • Objects more dense than the fluid sink (negative buoyancy).

    Plimsoll Line

    • Marks on ships indicating safe loading limits for different water conditions, density.

    Compressibility

    • Gases are highly compressible; liquids are almost incompressible.

    Pascal’s Law

    • Pressure applied to a fluid in a closed system is transmitted equally in all directions.

    Pressure

    • Pressure is force per unit area.
    • Formula: Pressure = Force / Area
    • Pressure increases with depth in a fluid.

    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Devices

    • Hydraulics use liquids to transmit pressure, pneumatics use gases.

    Diving and Decompression

    • Increased pressure underwater forces nitrogen into the blood.
    • Rapid ascent can create nitrogen bubbles (the bends).
    • Preventative measures include slow ascent and decompression stops.

    Density and Pressure Technologies

    • Submarines control buoyancy via water/air in ballast tanks, adjust density.
    • Airplanes' cabins are pressurized for comfort at high altitudes.
    • Diving suits withstand extreme pressure underwater.

    The Six Characteristics of Living Things

    • Made of cells.
    • Need energy.
    • Grow and develop.
    • Respond to the environment.
    • Reproduce.
    • Adapt to their environment.

    Adaptations

    • Darwin’s finches developed beaks adapted to their environments.

    Compound Light Microscope

    • Eyepiece: Magnifies the image.
    • Coarse adjustment knob: Moves the stage up and down for initial focus.
    • Fine adjustment knob: Fine-tunes focus.
    • Revolving nosepiece: Holds objective lenses.
    • Objective lenses: Various magnification powers.
    • Stage: Supports the microscope slide.
    • Stage clips: Holds the slide in place.
    • Diaphragm: Controls the amount of light.
    • Lamp: Provides light for viewing.
    • Arm: Supports the microscope.
    • Base: The foundation of the microscope.

    Parts of a Cell

    • Nucleus: Controls cellular activities.
    • Mitochondria: Converts energy for cellular use.
    • Cell membrane: Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
    • Vacuole: Stores nutrients, water, and waste.
    • Cytoplasm: Holds cell's nutrients.
    • Cell wall: Provides support (plant cells only).
    • Chloroplasts: Conduct photosynthesis (plant cells only).

    Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells

    • Shape: Plant cells are usually rectangular, animal cells are irregular.
    • Cell walls: Plant cells have cell walls, animal cells do not.
    • Chloroplasts: Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells do not.
    • Vacuoles: Plant cells have one large vacuole, animal cells have many small ones.

    Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms

    • Multicellular organisms are made of multiple cells.
    • Unicellular organisms are made of one cell.

    Diffusion and Osmosis

    • Diffusion: Particles move from high to low concentration.
    • Osmosis: Water moves from high to low water concentration across a selectively permeable membrane.

    Selectively Permeable Membrane

    • Allows only certain particles to pass.

    Specialized Tissues in Animals

    • Connective tissue: Supports and connects body parts (e.g., blood, bone).
    • Nervous tissue: Forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
    • Epithelial tissue: Covers body surfaces and organs.
    • Muscle tissue: Enables movement (e.g., cardiac muscle).

    Specialized Tissues in Plants

    • Photosynthetic tissues: Conduct photosynthesis.
    • Protective tissues: Protect the plant from environment.
    • Transport tissues: Transport water and food (xylem and phloem).

    Digestive System

    • Breaks down food into absorbable nutrients.
    • Order: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum.
    • Processes: Mechanical and chemical digestion, peristalsis.

    Mouth

    • Chews food and mixes with saliva.

    Esophagus

    • Tube connecting mouth to stomach; moves food via peristalsis.

    Stomach

    • Mixes food with acids to break it down further.

    Small Intestine

    • Site of most digestion and nutrient absorption (villi and microvilli).

    Large Intestine

    • Absorbs water and salts from undigested material.

    Rectum

    • Stores waste before elimination.

    Respiratory System

    • Breathing system; brings in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
    • Order: Nose, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli.
    • Processes: Gas exchange.

    Nose

    • Filters and warms inhaled air.

    Trachea

    • Windpipe; carries air to bronchi.

    Bronchi

    • Branches from trachea; carry air to lungs.

    Bronchioles

    • Smaller branches from bronchi; carry air deeper.

    Alveoli

    • Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

    Diaphragm

    • Muscle important for breathing.

    Circulatory System

    • Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients.
    • Heart: Pumps blood (right side pumps to lungs, left side pumps to body).
    • Blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins) carry blood.

    Blood Components

    • Red blood cells: Carry oxygen.
    • White blood cells: Fight infection.
    • Platelets: Stop bleeding.
    • Plasma: Liquid part of blood.

    Excretory System

    • Removes waste products.
    • Organs: Kidneys, liver, skin.

    Kidneys

    • Filter waste from blood.

    Liver

    • Processes nutrients; breaks down waste.

    Skin

    • Largest organ; excretes waste via sweat.

    Nervous System

    • Controls movement, thoughts, and involuntary actions. (central and peripheral nervous systems, somatic and autonomic nervous systems).

    Sensory Neurons

    • Receive signals from the external world.

    Motor Neurons

    • Sends signals to muscles.

    Nerve Parts

    • Dendrites: Receive signals.
    • Axon: Carries signals away from the cell body.
    • Cell body: Processes signals.

    Significant Scientists

    • Edward Jenner: Developed the first vaccine (smallpox).
    • Louis Pasteur: Discovered germs; invented pasteurization; developed vaccines for rabies and anthrax.
    • Joseph Lister: Introduced antiseptic surgery.

    Factors Affecting Health

    • Diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and environment impact health.

    Scurvy

    • Vitamin C deficiency.

    Optical Systems

    • Microscopes, telescopes, and binoculars use light to view objects.

    Law of Reflection

    • Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.

    Luminous vs. Nonluminous Objects

    • Luminous objects produce light.
    • Nonluminous objects don't.

    Light Transmission

    • Transparent objects allow light through.
    • Translucent objects allow some light through.
    • Opaque objects block light.

    Smooth vs Diffuse Reflection

    • Smooth surfaces reflect light regularly (specular reflection).
    • Rough surfaces scatter light (diffuse reflection).

    Mirrors

    • Plane mirrors: Flat, produce virtual, upright, laterally reversed images.
    • Convex mirrors: Curves outward, produce virtual, upright, reduced images.
    • Concave mirrors: Curves inward, produce either real or virtual images (depending on object position), inverted or upright (depending on position), larger or smaller (depending on position).

    Refraction

    • Light changes speed and bends when passing through different mediums.

    Lenses

    • Concave lenses: Diverging, spread light.
    • Convex lenses: Converging, focus light.

    Focal Point

    • Point where light rays converge.

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