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1. TAKS 8th Grade Science ReviewObjective 1 Nature of Science
2. Lab Safety Safety First!
List safety items found in your classroom/laboratory.
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3. Chemical SafetyThink “A&W” Rootbeer When a 15% nitric acid solution is heated in an open test tube, the test tube should always be pointed _____ .
A so bubbles are visible
B at a 180ş angle from the flame
C away from nearby students
D toward a ventilated area The safest way to dilute concentrated hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid is to add _____
A a series of small volumes of water to the acid while stirring
B the acid to water slowly while stirring constantly
C the acid to a small volume of water and then add more water
D dilute either acid to a small volume of the concentrated acid
6. Variables and Control Variables – anything that changes
Manipulated (Independent) – scientist changes
Respondent (Dependent) – changes as a result of the manipulated variable
Control – part of the experiment without the independent or manipulated variable
Too many variables make an experiment unreliable! Try to limit the number of manipulated variables.
9. Graphs Bar Graphs are used to compare results
Line Graphs are used to show change over a continuum
Circle Graphs are used to show percentages
10. DRY MIX
13. Notes for Maps Look for information in the key.
Pay attention to directions (North is usually to the top, unless otherwise noted).
15. Be Careful Always read the questions carefully.
Read all of the possible answers.
Look for key words in the questions.
Look for patterns in data tables.