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Question 1 of 26

1

Prior to an experiment scientists make a(an) __________ which is an educated guess about the solution to a problem.

Select one of the following:

  • hypothesis

  • data

  • scientific theory

Explanation

Question 2 of 26

1

A well tested idea that explains and connects observations, hypotheses and events in nature is a scientific __________

Select one of the following:

  • theory

  • observation

Explanation

Question 3 of 26

1

Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment are considered

Select one of the following:

  • Dependent variable

  • data

  • control variable

Explanation

Question 4 of 26

1

The factor that is expected to change in an experiment is called a(an)

Select one of the following:

  • independent variable

  • dependent variale

  • control variable

Explanation

Question 5 of 26

1

The scientist changes the __________ __________ on purpose during the experiment

Select one of the following:

  • independent variable

  • control variable

  • dependent variable

Explanation

Question 6 of 26

1

A logical conclusion based on observations, prior knowledge and data is a(an)

Select one of the following:

  • observation

  • inference

Explanation

Question 7 of 26

1

A __________ is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a certain set of conditions

Select one of the following:

  • control variable

  • theory

  • scientific law

Explanation

Question 8 of 26

1

When information is gathered through use of your five senses, you are making a(an)

Select one of the following:

  • inference

  • observation

  • hypothesis

Explanation

Question 9 of 26

1

Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method steps?

Select one of the following:

  • Determine a problem, Arrive at a conclusion, Test the hypothesis, Research the problem, Analyze data, Make a hypothesis

  • Determine a problem, Make a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Research the problem, Analyze data, Arrive at a conclusion

  • Determine a problem, Research the problem, Make a hypothesis, Test the hypothesis, Analyze data, Arrive at a conclusion

Explanation

Question 10 of 26

1

The central core of the atom is called its

Select one of the following:

  • nucleus

  • electron cloud

Explanation

Question 11 of 26

1

The Proton is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge

Select one of the following:

  • negative

  • positive

Explanation

Question 12 of 26

1

The Neutron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge

Select one of the following:

  • neutral

  • negative

Explanation

Question 13 of 26

1

The Electron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge

Select one of the following:

  • negative

  • postitive

Explanation

Question 14 of 26

1

Most of the mass of an atom is found in the

Select one of the following:

  • electron cloud

  • nucleus

  • electron

Explanation

Question 15 of 26

1

Most of the total volume of an atom is due to the

Select one of the following:

  • electron cloud

  • electron

  • nucleus

Explanation

Question 16 of 26

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • isotopes

  • ions

Explanation

Question 17 of 26

1

Without the strong force, the protons would repel each other

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 26

1

The weak force is responsible for radioactive decay

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 26

1

The electromagnetic force acts as a force of attraction or repulsion

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 26

1

The gravitational force is most easily observed in the behavior of large objects, not smaller ones.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 26

1

Who was credited with the first Atomic Theory

Select one of the following:

  • Dalton

  • Bohr

  • Chadwick

Explanation

Question 22 of 26

1

His philosophy was the smallest piece of matter is the atom

Select one of the following:

  • Aristotle

  • Democritus

  • Thompson

Explanation

Question 23 of 26

1

An atom is mostly empty space with a small, positive nucleus

Select one of the following:

  • Rutherford

  • Chadwick

  • Thompson

Explanation

Question 24 of 26

1

He is credited with the discovery of electrons

Select one of the following:

  • Thompson

  • Bohr

  • Mr. Rabbit

Explanation

Question 25 of 26

1

He is credited with the discovery of he neutron

Select one of the following:

  • Chadwick

  • Candle Wick

  • Cheese Wick

Explanation

Question 26 of 26

1

In an atom, electrons are located in energy levels that are a certain distance from the nucleus

Select one of the following:

  • Bohr

  • Boar

  • Dalton

Explanation

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