FLASHCARD - Chapter 1

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Define physics.

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Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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A controlled experiment is a test that isolates the effect of one variable by keeping others constant.

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Define chemistry.

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Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

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What is a scientific model?

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A scientific model is a representation used to explain and predict natural phenomena.

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What is scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a comprehensive explanation of an aspect of nature that is supported by a large body of evidence.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the capacity to do work or produce change.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is manipulated in an experiment to test its effects.