2024 Biology Midterm VOCAB

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Observation that can be measured or counted (length, mass, temperature, time)

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quantitative

Front

condition that is changed by the scientist

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independent variable

Front

condition that is observed and measured in the experiment, they are the experimental data

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dependent variable

Front

condition that does not change in an experiment

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constant

Front

Molecule with charged ends

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polar

Front

Molecule with no charged ends

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nonpolar

Front

Observation consisting of descriptive words (shape, color, texture, size)

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qualitative

Front

Attraction of molecules of different substances to each other

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adhesion

Front

Attraction of molecules to other molecules of the same kind

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cohesion

Front

Liquid’s ability to resist an external force

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surface tension