Recall the seven steps of the scientific method referenced in the Drug X report summary in the Scientific Method Lab that you completed on the Science Interactive website. Why is scientific peer review an important step in the scientific process?  Which of these choices in not correct?

What are the properties that distinguish Nonmetals on the Periodic Table from other types of elements?

Which is the correct way to handle this lab safety hazard: A drink is sitting on the lab bench next to a computer.    

A researcher combines three liquid samples with the volumes listed below. How much total liquid in liters does the researcher have?  Sample 1: 250 mLSample 2: 1.4 LSample 3: 30.00 fluid ounces

Luke recently moved to a new apartment and wants to grow houseplants but isn’t sure which room will be the best fit for them. Apply your knowledge of the scientific method to recommend a strategy for Luke to follow when determining the ideal location for houseplants in his new apartment.  Which of these steps would be classified as Data Analysis?

Convert 218.4 g to kg

Recall the Lab Safety assignment that you completed last week.  Which of these were listed as correct substitutions for a fire extinguisher in your chemistry lab area?

Which is the correct way to handle this lab safety hazard: A scientist is directly smelling a chemical from an Erlenmeyer flask.    

Which is the correct way to handle this lab safety hazard: A container of flammable liquid has spilled and been left on the lab bench next to open flames.    

You have struck it rich and found a giant gold nugget in a stream while you were on vacation in Montana.  The volume of the gold idol is approximately 1.0 L. The density of gold is 19.3 g/mL and the density of sand is 2.3 g/mL. You want to determine if it is really pure gold. You weigh the nugget and measures the volume by a water displacement method. The results are:  mass = 16.5 kg and volume of water displaced = 954 mL. Is your gold made of pure gold?