ICP semester review- flashcard add on

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction or guess based on observations.

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What is being changed in an experiment?

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The independent variable.

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Write the formula for diphosphorus hexaoxide.

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P₂O₆

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What is the small, dense region at the center of an atom?

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The nucleus.

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Which state of matter has the most kinetic energy?

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Gas.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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

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What is the definition of a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.