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Quiz on Science test, created by Jade Dickey on 07/12/2015.
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Question 1

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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
  • data
  • 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 __________
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  • theory
  • observation

Question 3

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Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment are considered
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  • Dependent variable
  • data
  • 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
  • dependent variale
  • control variable

Question 5

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The scientist changes the __________ __________ on purpose during the experiment
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  • independent variable
  • control variable
  • dependent variable

Question 6

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

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
  • theory
  • 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
  • observation
  • 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
  • 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

Question 10

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The central core of the atom is called its
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  • nucleus
  • electron cloud

Question 11

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The Proton is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
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  • negative
  • positive

Question 12

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The Neutron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
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  • neutral
  • negative

Question 13

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The Electron is the subatomic particle that carries a _____ charge
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  • negative
  • postitive

Question 14

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Most of the mass of an atom is found in the
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  • electron cloud
  • nucleus
  • 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
  • electron
  • 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
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  • isotopes
  • ions

Question 17

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Without the strong force, the protons would repel each other
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  • True
  • False

Question 18

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The weak force is responsible for radioactive decay
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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The electromagnetic force acts as a force of attraction or repulsion
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  • True
  • False

Question 20

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

Question 21

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Who was credited with the first Atomic Theory
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  • Dalton
  • Bohr
  • Chadwick

Question 22

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His philosophy was the smallest piece of matter is the atom
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  • Aristotle
  • Democritus
  • Thompson

Question 23

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An atom is mostly empty space with a small, positive nucleus
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  • Rutherford
  • Chadwick
  • Thompson

Question 24

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He is credited with the discovery of electrons
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  • Thompson
  • Bohr
  • Mr. Rabbit

Question 25

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He is credited with the discovery of he neutron
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  • Chadwick
  • Candle Wick
  • 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
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  • Bohr
  • Boar
  • Dalton
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