You have just explored the scientific method. now test your understanding.

which of the following best describes a manipulated variable?
a.

it is the variable in a controlled experiment that is changed in the course of the experiment.
b.

it is the variable in a controlled experiment that remains constant throughout the experiment.
c.

it is the variable in a controlled experiment that is measured as a result of the experiment.

The volume of helium in a blimp is 6.28 x 10^9 millimeters. the density of helium in the blimp is .1786 kilogram/meter^3. find the mass of the helium in the blimp.

Which statements are true concerning mineral formation? check all that apply. the slower the cooling, the larger the crystals. the faster the cooling, the smaller the crystals. crystals formed from magma are smaller than crystals formed from lava. minerals can only form in solutions when the solution is heated deep underground. when a solution cools, elements and compounds leave the solution and crystallize as minerals. minerals formed from hot water solutions can form narrow channels in the surrounding rock.

Which of the following is the correct formula for copper (i) sulfate trihydrate? cuso4 · 3h2o cuso4(h2o)3 cu2so4(h2o)3 cu2so4 · 3h2o