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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

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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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