Describe the five general item-writing commandments discussed in Chapter 6.  Provide a thorough explanation for each one.

The prefix Pico refers to what name?

The microscope platform upon which specimen slides are placed is called the ________.

When reading a graduated cylinder, you should read the meniscus, which is the ________ of the curve.

When designing an experiment, we can increase the level of certainty in our experimental results and account for random events. What element allows you to do this either during your experiment or after?

Why do scientists use replication in their experimental design?

What are the three basic units of measure for the metric system?

The metric prefix Nano means __________.

Liquid nitrogen is nitrogen cold enough to exist in the liquid form. It has a boiling point of -320.4F. Convert this value to degrees Celsius.

Which of the following best describes Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s relationship?