Measurement in Science

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What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?

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grams

Front

What instrument is used to measure mass?

Back

triple beam balance

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What is the basic unit of volume in the metric system?

Back

liters

Front

What instrument is used to measure liquid volume?

Back

graduated cylinder

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What is the basic unit of temperature in the metric system?

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Celsius (C)

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

How do you read the meniscus in a graduated cylinder?

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At the bottom of the curve of the liquid.

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

Front

What is the measurement of 1 liter in milliliters?

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1000 milliliters

Front

What does the triple beam balance measure?

Back

mass