Scientific Method and Hydrates

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the scientific method and hydrates.

The scientific method is a systematic and logical approach used by scientists to __ natural phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or refine existing knowledge.

investigate

A __ is a testable statement or educated guess that predicts the outcome of an experiment or the relationship between variables.

hypothesis

The __ variable is the variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher in an experiment.

independent

The __ variable is observed and measured in response to the changes in the independent variable.

dependent

A __ group is not subjected to the experimental treatment and is used as a baseline for comparison.

control

__ refers to the process of repeating an experiment to verify results.

replication

A __ hypothesis states that there is no significant difference or effect in a statistical test.

null

The __ of hydration is the water molecules that are chemically bonded to the salt in a hydrate.

water

Hydrates that lose water spontaneously are described as __.

efflorescent

A __ is a statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.

scientific law

The principles that guide researchers to conduct their work responsibly are known as __ in research.

ethics

The semi-representative formula of copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate is __.

[Cu(H2O)4]SO4+H2O