Year 7 Glossary List

When drawing equipment Scientists draw simple two-dimensional (2D) line-drawings 'splitting' the equipment down the middle to show its cross-section. What is this type of drawing called?

• Scientific sketch

• Scientific drawing

• simple sketch

• detailed drawing

What is the name of this important piece of science equipment?

• Measuring cylinder

• Beaker

• Test tube

• Conicle flask

We use a ______ to hold beakers above a Bunsen burner flame.

We use this piece of Science equipment to measure temperature.

• Measuring cylinder

• Test tube

• Thermometer

Which piece of equipment sits ontop of the tripod and is used to evenly spread the heat?

• gauze mat

• heat proof mat

• retort stand, bossheat & clamp

• Bunsen burner

Used to hold other Science equipment during an experiment, sometimes above a Bunsen burner.

• beam balance

• test-tube rack

• retort stand, bosshead & clamp

• Heat proof mat

Commonly used to heat things up in the Science laboratory.

• Match

• Microwave

• Bunsen burner

• Gas lighter

The yellow flame (safety flame) is used when

• we ignite and extinguish the Bunsen burner

• we heat things up

• a Bunsen burner is left unattended

• boiling water

When we open the airhole on a Bunsen burner oxygen enters and creates a ____ flame. It is otherwise known as the _____ flame and is extremely hot !!

• blue / safety

• blue / noisy

• yellow / safety

• yellow / noisy

Measurements including numbers

• qualitative data

• quantitative data