Science 8 Final Exam
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40 questions
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The steps commonly used by scientists when planning and conducting an investigation are referred to as the _______________.
The steps commonly used by scientists when planning and conducting an investigation are referred to as the _______________.
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The first step of any investigation is
The first step of any investigation is
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To communicate trends in data, the data should be presented in a(an) __________.
To communicate trends in data, the data should be presented in a(an) __________.
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Volume is defined as the amount of _____________ an object takes up.
Volume is defined as the amount of _____________ an object takes up.
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When experimenting, the value of the dependent variable depends on the ____________________ .
When experimenting, the value of the dependent variable depends on the ____________________ .
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_____________ have no definite shape, but definite volume.
_____________ have no definite shape, but definite volume.
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_____________ have a definite shape and definite volume.
_____________ have a definite shape and definite volume.
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____________ take the shape and volume of any container.
____________ take the shape and volume of any container.
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Which phase of matter has the most kinetic energy.
Which phase of matter has the most kinetic energy.
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As an ice cube melts (goes from solid to liquid), what happens to the particles?
As an ice cube melts (goes from solid to liquid), what happens to the particles?
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Temperature can be defined as
Temperature can be defined as
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In your own words, define a mixture. Then, give an example of one.
In your own words, define a mixture. Then, give an example of one.

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Based on your knowledge of science and first hand experiences, what separation technique would be used to separate a mixture of sand and water?
Based on your knowledge of science and first hand experiences, what separation technique would be used to separate a mixture of sand and water?

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What is the physical property that can be used to identify matter and is responsible for creating these layers in the test tube?
What is the physical property that can be used to identify matter and is responsible for creating these layers in the test tube?
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Density is a physical property of matter and describes the relationship between the mass and volume of matter. What is the mathematical representation of density?
Density is a physical property of matter and describes the relationship between the mass and volume of matter. What is the mathematical representation of density?

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What is a positive subatomic particle called?
What is a positive subatomic particle called?
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What charge does an electron have?
What charge does an electron have?
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This table organizes the elements based on increasing atomic number.
This table organizes the elements based on increasing atomic number.

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This number is what gives the element its identity and tells us how many protons there are.
This number is what gives the element its identity and tells us how many protons there are.

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Construct an explanation to describe the relationship between atoms and molecules.
Construct an explanation to describe the relationship between atoms and molecules.

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In terms of atoms, why do graphite and diamond have different properties even though they are both made up of the element carbon? Support with evidence.
In terms of atoms, why do graphite and diamond have different properties even though they are both made up of the element carbon? Support with evidence.

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Which statement best describes the outcome of a chemical reaction
Which statement best describes the outcome of a chemical reaction
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction
Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction
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Which of the following is an example of a physical change
Which of the following is an example of a physical change
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In a physical change ___________________.
In a physical change ___________________.

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What are three pieces of evidence that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred?
What are three pieces of evidence that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred?
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In terms of thermal energy, explain the difference between an endothermic process and an exothermic process.
In terms of thermal energy, explain the difference between an endothermic process and an exothermic process.

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According to the model, did a chemical reaction occur? Use evidence from the model to justify your claim.
According to the model, did a chemical reaction occur? Use evidence from the model to justify your claim.
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In a chemical reaction, mass is conserved. This means that
In a chemical reaction, mass is conserved. This means that
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What would we expect to happen to the overall mass before and after a chemical reaction?
What would we expect to happen to the overall mass before and after a chemical reaction?

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If an object starts to accelerate _____________________________________ .
If an object starts to accelerate _____________________________________ .
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What type of energy is made available by the flow of ELECTRONS?
What type of energy is made available by the flow of ELECTRONS?

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According to the graph and your experience in science, how is the kinetic energy of a moving object related to the mass of that object?
According to the graph and your experience in science, how is the kinetic energy of a moving object related to the mass of that object?
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As an object increases its height from the ground, the potential energy of that object _______________.
As an object increases its height from the ground, the potential energy of that object _______________.
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According to the Law of Conservation of Energy,
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy,
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Which of the following do all waves transfer?
Which of the following do all waves transfer?
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What is the difference between an electromagnetic wave and a mechanical wave?
What is the difference between an electromagnetic wave and a mechanical wave?

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What happens to the energy of the waves within the electromagnetic spectrum as you move from radio waves to gamma waves?
What happens to the energy of the waves within the electromagnetic spectrum as you move from radio waves to gamma waves?
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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
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What is the relationship between frequency and energy?
What is the relationship between frequency and energy?