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Quiz: Identifying Independent, Dependent, and Control Variables

AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 specification

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Building on what you've learned about chemical investigations, let's test your understanding of independent, dependent, and control variables!

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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Which of the following could be examples of control variables in an experiment? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} variable is the one that is measured to observe the effect of changes made to the {{blank1}} variable.

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Why are control variables important in experiments?

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In an experiment investigating how temperature affects the rate of reaction, which of the following could be control variables? (Select all that apply)

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A student investigates how light intensity affects the growth of plants. The independent variable is the {{blank0}}, and the dependent variable is the {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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In an experiment investigating how acid concentration affects the time taken for magnesium to dissolve, what is the dependent variable?

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