Unit 1 IPC Review

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What is the independent variable in Ingrid's hypothesis about temperature and density?

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The independent variable is the temperature.

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What is the dependent variable in Ingrid's hypothesis about temperature and density?

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The dependent variable is the density.

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What is the correct measurement for instrument B if it reads -1.5 °C?

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-1.5 °C

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How do you calculate the volume of an object using water displacement?

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The volume of the object is equal to the initial volume of water minus the final volume of water after the object is submerged.

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If the volume of water and an egg is 200 mL and the volume of water after removing the egg is 125 mL, what is the volume of the egg?

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75 cm³

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Why do scientists perform many trials for each experiment?

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They want to improve the reliability of the results.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the significance of a hypothesis in scientific experiments?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group is used as a standard for comparison to determine the effect of the independent variable.