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Whit TAKsObj1 Voc
Objective 1 Vocab Taks Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Will corrode or eat away metal, skin , or other substances | caustic |
| Another term that means the same as caustic | corrosive |
| Evaporates easily; also very explosive | volatile |
| May ignite; will catch on fire or explode easily | flammable |
| determines how easily something will react with something else | reactivity |
| metric measurements in science | meter, liter, gram |
| english measurements not used in science | inches, yards, miles, pounds, gallons |
| type of unit used to measure length in science | centimeter, millimeter, meter, kilometer |
| type of unit used to measure mass in science | gram, kilogram |
| type of unit used to measure volume in science | cubic centimeter, milliliter, liter |
| part of the experiment that is kept the same; does not change; used for comparison | control |
| the variable that the scientist changes | independent variable |
| the variable that changes because of what the scientist did | dependent variable |
| the possible answer or explanation that can be tested | hypothesis |
| materials safety data sheet; describes use, storage, reactivity and such of chemicals | msds sheet |
| activity used to test a hypothesis or answer a question | experiment |
| used to smother a fire | fire blanket |
| the act or instance used to gather information during experimentation | observation |
| information gathered during an experiment | data |
| type of unit used to measure temperature in science | celsius or kelvin |
| instrument used to measure specific quantities of liquids | graduated cylinder |
| instrument used to measure temperature | thermometer |
| instrument used to measure mass | balance |
| instrument used to measure the pull of gravity on an object | spring scale |
| term that refers to getting the right measurement or answer every time | accuracy |
| term that refers to getting about the same measurement or answer every time | precision |
| lines or numbers used to calculate measurements on instruments | calibrations |
| an attempt to explain, interpret, or determine what caused an observed phenomena | inference |
| based on analysis of experimental data and a comparison to the original hypothesis | conclusion |
| resonable or justifiable in the circumstances | valid |
| a fact or occurance that can be observed | phenomenon |
| movement or circulation of air | ventilation |
| prevents something from happening or operating or restrains something and limits its effects | suppressed |