Observation/Inference, Hypothesis, Lab Safety, Cylinder

Which of the following is factual information found by using your senses?

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• inference

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is a conclusion that you get by using your observations?

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• inference

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is a statement that can be tested?

• hypothesis

• inference

• conclusion

• observation

What is the purpose of doing an experiment?

• to gather data

• to test your hypothesis

• because it is fun

• to blow stuff up

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which lab safety rule is incorrect?

• Follow all instructions

• No food or drinks in lab

• Push long hair backwards before lab

• Keep lab tables neat and organized

What should you do if you tip over a graduated cylinder and it cracks?

• hide it under a paper towel

• throw it away carefully

• fix it

• tell the teacher

What is volume?

• how much space an object takes up

• the amount of matter an object has

• how much matter is in a given space

• the dial on your car radio

What is a meniscus?

• the amount of liquid in a cylinder

• a place where we store cylinders

• the dip in the liquid in a cylinder

• a delicious bean dip

What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?

• 8.5 mL 
• 7.5 mL 
• 8 mL 
• .1 mL

Which is NOT a step for reading a graduated cylinder properly?

• Make sure the cylinder sits in the stand vertically.
• Be sure to hold it up to eye-level when reading.
• Read the water's volume by the bottom of the meniscus.
• Know the value of the scale for the sub-graduates.