9 Questions
An oxidiser can decompose readily to release ___________.
oxygen
Which type of flame occurs when the air hole of a Bunsen burner is closed?
Luminous Flame
What is the purpose of a beaker in a science laboratory?
containing chemicals or collecting liquids
Corrosives destroy and damage another surface of a substance they come into contact with.
True
What are the three major elements involved in the study of Science as mentioned in the content?
Values, Ethics, and Attitudes
What is the origin of the word 'science'?
The word 'science' comes from the Latin word 'Scientia'.
Pseudoscience claims meet the scientific standards for reproducibility and honesty.
False
__________ is called technology, which uses scientific discoveries to build machines and improve lives.
Technology
Match the following divisions of Science with their corresponding categories:
Life Science = Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, Human Biology Physical Science = Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to Science and Technology
Science and Technology
- The study of science involves three major elements: attitudes, processes, and products.
- Science is a human endeavour that builds knowledge from systematic collection and analysis of evidence and rigorous reasoning.
- Science is used in various contexts, and its applications can benefit society, but also have limitations and potential abuses.
Values, Attitudes, and Ethics in Science
- Important values and attitudes in science include:
- Curiosity: desiring to explore and question the environment.
- Creativity: seeking innovative solutions to problems.
- Integrity: handling data and information with honesty.
- Objectivity: seeking data to validate observations without bias.
- Open-mindedness: accepting knowledge as tentative and being willing to change views.
- Tolerance for ambiguity: being comfortable with uncertainty.
- Resilience: persisting in the pursuit of answers despite setbacks.
- Responsibility: showing care for living things and the environment.
- Healthy scepticism: questioning observations and methods.
Science Process Skills
- Science process skills include:
- Observing and measuring accurately.
- Communicating effectively.
- Making inferences and developing hypotheses.
- Planning and designing experiments to test hypotheses.
Products of Science
- Products of science are the recorded information and ideas that have been developed through scientific inquiry.
- Examples of products of science include video conferencing, the Internet, and cloning.
Benefits and Limitations of Science and Technology
- Benefits of science and technology include:
- Improving health and prolonging lifespan.
- Making lives more comfortable and convenient.
- Enabling global communication.
- Reducing damage from natural disasters.
- Limitations of science and technology include:
- Polluting the environment.
- Destroying lives and depleting natural resources.
- Upsetting the balance of nature.
- Science cannot:
- Give life to non-living objects.
- Forecast future events.
- Explain religious matters.
Basic Laboratory Orientation
- Rules and regulations for laboratory safety include:
- Following teacher instructions.
- Keeping notebooks and papers away from equipment and chemicals.
- Reporting accidents and injuries immediately.
- Cleaning up spillages and washing hands after handling substances.
- Tying back long hair and wearing safety goggles.
- Hazard symbols and pictograms indicate physical, health, and environmental hazards.
- Laboratory apparatus should be drawn in outline and proportion, including:
- Thistle funnel.
- Retort stand.
- Filter funnel.
- Bell jar.
- Tripod stand.
- Beaker.
- Flat-bottomed flask.
- Test tube.
- Measuring cylinder.
- Conical flask.
- Water trough.
- Round-bottomed flask.
- Evaporating dish.
- Gas jar.
- Crucible.
Using the Bunsen Burner
- Steps to use the Bunsen burner safely include:
- Checking the rubber tubing connection.
- Ensuring the air hole is closed.
- Opening the gas tap.
- Igniting the lighter.
- Opening the air hole to obtain a non-luminous flame.
- Anatomy of a Bunsen burner includes:
- Barrel.
- Air hole.
- Jet.
- Types of flame:
- Non-luminous (blue) flame: occurs when the air hole is fully open.
- Luminous (orange) flame: occurs when the air hole is closed.
- Strike back occurs when there is too much air entering the air hole, causing the flame to burn at the jet instead of the top of the barrel.
This quiz covers the introduction to science and technology, including the benefits and limitations of science, and the values and attitudes related to its study.
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