Kazio/Varner Environmental Science Final Review

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of water to move upward against gravity through a small tube or porous material due to adhesion and cohesion forces.

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What is the mass indicated by a triple beam balance if it reads 310.3 g?

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The mass indicated is 310.3 grams.

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

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The smallest unit of matter is an atom.

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What part of an atom is positively charged?

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The positively charged part of an atom is the proton.

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In an experiment, what would NOT be a constant if testing flower petal color's effect on pollinators?

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The color of the plant would NOT be a constant.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What is high specific heat?

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High specific heat is the property of a substance that allows it to absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive charge.