Matter

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What is the unit used to measure the mass of an object?

Back

grams (g)

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What units are used to measure the volume of an object?

Back

cm³ or mL

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What does the term 'volume' refer to?

Back

The measure of the amount of space an object takes up.

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What does the term 'weight' refer to?

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The measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

Front

What does the term 'density' refer to?

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The measure of the amount of matter in a given space.

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

How can you measure the volume of an irregular object?

Back

By using the water displacement method.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in terms of density?

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Density is the ratio of mass to volume.

Front

What is the SI unit for mass?

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Kilogram (kg)