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3rd Form Science Notes Overview

The document outlines key concepts in 3rd form science, including characteristics of living things, cell structure, nutrition, heat transfer, electricity, mixtures and separation techniques, acids and bases, earth and environmental science, and forces. Each section provides essential definitions and examples relevant to the topics. It serves as a comprehensive study guide for foundational scientific principles.

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3rd Form Science Notes Overview

The document outlines key concepts in 3rd form science, including characteristics of living things, cell structure, nutrition, heat transfer, electricity, mixtures and separation techniques, acids and bases, earth and environmental science, and forces. Each section provides essential definitions and examples relevant to the topics. It serves as a comprehensive study guide for foundational scientific principles.

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3RD FORM SCIENCE NOTES

1. Characteristics of Living Things (MRSGREN)

- Movement

- Respiration

- Sensitivity

- Growth

- Reproduction

- Excretion

- Nutrition

2. Cells

- Basic unit of life.

Animal cells: nucleus, membrane, cytoplasm.

Plant cells: plus cell wall, chloroplast, vacuole.

3. Nutrition

Nutrients and functions:

Carbs-energy, Proteins-growth, Fats-energy store, Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Fibre.

Deficiencies: anemia, rickets, scurvy, kwashiorkor.

4. Heat

Conduction, Convection, Radiation.

Expansion when heated.

5. Electricity

Current, voltage, resistance.

Series vs Parallel circuits.


6. Mixtures & Separation

Filtration, evaporation, distillation, chromatography, magnetism.

7. Acids & Bases

Acids pH<7, Bases pH>7, Neutral pH=7.

Indicators: litmus, pH paper.

8. Earth & Environment

Layers: crust, mantle, core.

Rocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

Weathering: physical, chemical, biological.

9. Forces

Types: gravity, friction, magnetic, electrostatic, air resistance.

Speed = distance/time.

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