Measuring Instruments Flashcards
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Measuring Instruments Flashcards

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What instrument is used to measure mass?

  • Erlonmeyer Flask
  • Triple Beam Balance (correct)
  • Pipette
  • Liter
  • What do you call a study of plants?

    Botanists

    What is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

    Mass

    What scientific instrument resembles an eyedropper?

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

    What is the metric system unit of volume?

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

    What term describes substances that catch fire easily?

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

    What is a container shaped like a tunnel used to measure or mix chemicals?

    <p>Erlonmeyer flask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the information and observations collected during an experiment?

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

    What is the average of a group of data called?

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

    What is the most frequent number in a series?

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

    What is the metric unit of temperature?

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

    What is a thin piece of glass used to observe specimens under a microscope?

    <p>Slide cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the study of the relationship between plants and animals?

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

    What is the study of space called?

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

    How can science help you?

    <p>Understand the world and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two ways you can conduct research?

    <p>Researching textbooks and using the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible explanation to answer a question called?

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

    What is the variable that the experimenter deliberately changes between test groups?

    <p>Experimental variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be done by asking questions or using the Internet?

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

    What is the most frequently occurring number in a series of data?

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

    What is the difference between the least and greatest value in a set of data?

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

    What is the metric unit for length?

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

    What is the metric unit for mass?

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

    How long should a conclusion be?

    <p>5-8 sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Measurement Instruments

    • Triple beam balance is used for measuring mass accurately.
    • Pipette resembles an eyedropper, utilized for dispensing precise liquid measurements.
    • Erlonmeyer flask is a container shaped like a tunnel, ideal for mixing or measuring chemicals.

    Scientific Concepts

    • Mass refers to the quantity of matter in an object, often measured in grams.
    • The metric unit for mass is gram; for volume, it is liter.
    • Temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (°C).

    Data Analysis

    • Mean is the average value calculated from a dataset.
    • Mode indicates the most frequently occurring number in a series.
    • Range represents the difference between the smallest and largest values in a dataset.

    Research and Study Fields

    • Botanists study plants, while biologists focus on the relationship between plants and animals.
    • Astronomy is the scientific study of space.

    Hypothesis and Variables

    • A hypothesis serves as a possible explanation for a question or problem.
    • The experimental variable is intentionally altered in an experiment to observe effects.

    Research Methods

    • Research can be conducted through textbooks or online resources.
    • Collecting data during experiments involves documenting observations and results.

    Conclusion Structure

    • A conclusion should typically consist of 5-8 sentences summarizing findings and implications.

    Additional Terminology

    • Flammable substances are easily ignited and can catch fire rapidly.
    • A slide cover is a thin piece of glass used for observing specimens under a microscope.

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    Test your knowledge on different instruments and scientific terms related to measurement. This quiz covers essential definitions and functions of tools used in science, including those for measuring mass and volume. Ideal for students learning about scientific measurement concepts.

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