Science Olympiad Science Bowl #1

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include plastic and rubber.

Front

Why is plastic used to cover electrical wires?

Back

Plastic is used because it is a good insulator, which helps prevent electricity from escaping and starting a fire.

Front

What is the boiling temperature of water in degrees Celsius?

Back

The boiling temperature of water is 100°C.

Front

If water is at 53°C, how many degrees Celsius must it rise to reach boiling?

Back

It must rise 47°C to reach boiling.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include metals like copper.

Front

Which material is the best conductor of electricity?

Back

Copper is the best conductor of electricity among common materials.

Front

What happens to the color of a liquid when more water is added to it?

Back

The color of the liquid becomes lighter when more water is added.

Front

What is the mass of the first ice cube in the experiment?

Back

The first ice cube has a mass of 80 grams.

Front

What is the mass of the second ice cube in the experiment?

Back

The second ice cube has a mass of 40 grams.

Front

What is the same for both ice cubes when they melt?

Back

The temperature at which each ice cube melts is the same.