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Intergrated Science
All that you learned
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Application | The putting of this science knowledge to specific use |
| Scientific Method | The systematic manner of conducting experiments |
| Hypothesis | Making statements in such a way that they can be verified |
| Planning | Formulating an orderly st of events which may lead to achieving a goal |
| Analysing | Explaining the reason for the method used and the steps taken to limit errors |
| Predicting | Stating expected out comes based on experience |
| Collecting Data | Gathering numerical information |
| Recording and Reporting | Ensuring data is written down securely and then presenting it in tables, diagrams or charts so that it is easily understood |
| Test Tube | For containing (mayber heating) small amounts of substances |
| Tripod Stand | For supporting apparatus during heating |
| Measuring | Using instruments to determine quantities |
| Standard Unit | Avalue that can be communicated universally |
| Physical Quantity | An amount that can be measured |
| SI Units | International system of units of measurement |
| Estimate | A calculated approximation |
| Volume | The amount of space an object occupies |
| Time | The duration in which an even occurs |
| Mass | The amount of matter a body contains |
| Temperture | How hot an object is |
| Technology | The use of knowledge gained from science experiments to improve the quality of life |
| Science | The study of the physical living and non living worlds based on experiments |
| Volumetric Flask | A container used for making precise mixtures |
| Round-Bottom Flask | For the preparation of gases if the process requires heating |
| Measuring Cylinder | For measuring accurately the volume of liquids |
| Beaker | For containing chemicals or collecting liquids |
| Observation and Experiments | To describe and explain natural occurrences |
| Parallax Error | Incorrect measurements read due to wrong eye placement |
| Evaporation | When a liquid turns into a gas by increase of heat |
| Melting | When a solid turns into a liquid by increase of heat |
| Condensation | The process when a gas turns into a liquid by the decrease of heat |
| Freezing | When a liquid turns into a solid by the decrease of heat |
| Deposition | When a gas turns into a solid by the increase of heat |
| Sublimation | When a solid turns into a gas by the increase of heat |
| Force | A push or pull |
| Gravity | A force that attracts things towards the center of the Earth |
| Electrostatic | The electric force between electrically charged objects |
| Magnetic | The forces between the poles of magnets |
| Contact Forces | Act between objects that are touching or are in contact with each other |
| Friction | A contact force that acts on moving objects that touch each other |
| Air Resistance | The friction experience by an object moving through the air |
| Water Resistance | The friction experience by an object moving through water |
| Intertia | The reluctance of an object to move or change motion |
| Gravity (2) | An attraction between objects that have mass |
| Weight | The downward face acting when an object is attracted by gravity |
| Manometer | A device for comparing the use of pressure |
| Pressure | Pressure can be defined as the force per unit |