LS. Unit 1 Review

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What question is the scientist trying to answer in the sugar dissolving experiment?

Back

Does sugar dissolve faster in hot or cold water?

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What do we call the part of the experiment that remains the same for both the control and experimental group?

Back

Constants

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What should you never do with chemicals in the lab?

Back

Taste, touch, or smell them.

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If you do not understand a direction in the lab, what should you do?

Back

Ask the teacher before proceeding.

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What is the correct measurement for the given value?

Back

15 ml

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

Back

The group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the scientific method?

Back

A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.