Science and Chemistry Flashcard

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How does heat always transfer?

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From hot to cold.

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What do we call an educated guess or testable prediction in the scientific method?

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Hypothesis.

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What are the three main particles that make up an atom?

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Protons, neutrons, electrons.

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Which of these is a rule that should always be followed for lab safety?

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Always wear safety goggles when instructed.

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When you hold an ice cube, your hand feels cold because heat is transferred to the ice cube. This is an example of:

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Conduction.

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through liquids and gases?

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Convection.

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What is the term for the energy that is transferred from one object to another due to a temperature difference?

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Heat.

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What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

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Atom.

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What is the term for a substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined?

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Compound.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.