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WorksheetsVocab Quiz #2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 39mins
REVIEW: A ___ is a widely accepted explanation of natural phenomena.
theory
law
pseudoscience
claim
REVIEW: A scientific ___ describes what will happen under certain conditions, but does NOT attempt to explain why it happens.
Statement
Theory
Inference
Law
REVIEW: A(n) ___ is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
inference
hypothesis
observation
pseudoscience claim
A combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means is known as
a pure substance
a mixture
an element
a compound
Which of the following is a pure substance that consists of only ONE kind of atom, for example, hydrogen or carbon?
heterogeneous mixture
homogeneous mixture
element
compound
Which type of matter has a fixed makeup and CANNOT be separated by physical means?
pure substance
mixture
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
In this type of mixture, the components are NOT distributed evenly and can be easily distinguished from each other.
heterogeneous
homogeneous
compound
pure substance
A pure substance that consists of the atoms of two or more elements chemically bonded, for example water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are known as
elements
mixtures
compounds
colloids
In which type of mixture are the components EVENLY distributed? Examples include saltwater or lemonade.
heterogeneous mixture
elements
pure substances
homogeneous mixtures
Which of the following variables is TESTED during an experiment and changed by the investigator?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
None of the above
A quantity or quality that could change during the course of an investigation is known as a
scientific method
variable
pseudoscience
science
Which of the following is kept the SAME throughout the experiment to ensure that all data is accurate and valid?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
None of the above
Which of the following is MEASURED in an experiment?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
None of the above
