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Prior to an experiment scientists make a(an) __________ which is an educated guess about the solution to a problem.
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hypothesis
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data
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scientific theory
Question 2
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A well tested idea that explains and connects observations, hypotheses and events in nature is a scientific __________
Question 3
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Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment are considered
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Dependent variable
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data
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control variable
Question 4
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The factor that is expected to change in an experiment is called a(an)
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independent variable
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dependent variale
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control variable
Question 5
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The scientist changes the __________ __________ on purpose during the experiment
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independent variable
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control variable
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dependent variable
Question 6
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A logical conclusion based on observations, prior knowledge and data is a(an)
Question 7
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A __________ is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a certain set of conditions
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control variable
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theory
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scientific law
Question 8
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When information is gathered through use of your five senses, you are making a(an)
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inference
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observation
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hypothesis
Question 9
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Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method steps?
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Determine a problem, Arrive at a conclusion, Test the hypothesis, Research the problem, Analyze data, Make a hypothesis
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Determine a problem, Make a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Research the problem, Analyze data, Arrive at a conclusion
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Determine a problem, Research the problem, Make a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Analyze data, Arrive at a conclusion
Question 10
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The central core of the atom is called its
Question 11
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The Proton is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
Question 12
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The Neutron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
Question 13
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The Electron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
Question 14
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Most of the mass of an atom is found in the
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electron cloud
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nucleus
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electron
Question 15
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Most of the total volume of an atom is due to the
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electron cloud
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electron
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nucleus
Question 16
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Atom X has 42 protons and 47 neutrons. Atom Y has 42 protons and 42 neutrons. Atom X and Y are _____ of the same element
Question 17
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Without the strong force, the protons would repel each other
Question 18
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The weak force is responsible for radioactive decay
Question 19
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The electromagnetic force acts as a force of attraction or repulsion
Question 20
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The gravitational force is most easily observed in the behavior of large objects, not smaller ones.
Question 21
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Who was credited with the first Atomic Theory
Question 22
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His philosophy was the smallest piece of matter is the atom
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Aristotle
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Democritus
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Thompson
Question 23
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An atom is mostly empty space with a small, positive nucleus
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Rutherford
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Chadwick
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Thompson
Question 24
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He is credited with the discovery of electrons
Question 25
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He is credited with the discovery of he neutron
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Chadwick
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Candle Wick
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Cheese Wick
Question 26
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In an atom, electrons are located in energy levels that are a certain distance from the nucleus