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13 Cards in this Set
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Define matter.
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anything that has VOLUME and MASS
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Define Volume.
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The amount of space taken up, or occupied, by an object.
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What is the unit and tool for liquid volume?
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Liters and a graduated cylinder
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Where do you take the measurement for a liquid in a graduated cylinder?
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at the bottom of the meniscus
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How do you calculate the volume of a regular solid? What is the unit?
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length X width X height
cm3 (cubed) |
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How does liquid volume compare to solid volume?
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1 mL = 1cm3
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How do determine the volume of a gas?
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from the volume of the container
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Define Mass.
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The amount of matter that something is made of.
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Define Gravity.
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A force of attraction between objects due to their masses.
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What 2 measurements determine gravity?
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mass & distance between the objects
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Define Weight.
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A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object.
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Name 3 ways Mass differs from weight.
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1. always constant
2. measured with a balance 3. expressed in grams (g) |
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Name 3 ways Weight differs from mass.
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1. varies depending on location
2. measured witha spring scale 3. expressed in newtons (N) |
