PSci Fall 23 Final

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What is the pH range of weak acids?

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Weak acids typically have a pH range between 4 and 6.

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What two factors does gravity depend on?

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Gravity depends on mass and distance.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What are the phases of matter?

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The main phases of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

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What is the definition of acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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Observation is the first step in the scientific method, where data is collected through the senses.