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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the outcome that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is energy in the context of state changes in matter?

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Energy is what is added to a substance to cause changes in its state, such as from solid to gas.

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What is density?

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Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume, calculated as mass divided by volume.

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What are the three subatomic particles?

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The three subatomic particles are protons (positive charge), neutrons (no charge), and electrons (negative charge).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the role of a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison in an experiment, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What happens to the temperature of water when a solute is dissolved?

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The temperature of water can change when a solute is dissolved, depending on whether the process is endothermic or exothermic.

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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.