2021 Intro to Matter & Measurements Test

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How do you measure the volume of an irregular shaped object?

Back

Use a graduated cylinder to measure how much water is displaced by the object. The difference between the original water level and the new level is the volume of the irregular-shaped object.

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What instrument is used to measure mass?

Back

Triple beam balance.

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What is Gold in terms of chemistry?

Back

Gold is one of the elements on the periodic table and consists of only one type of atom.

Front

What can be inferred about the density of cubes that are floating in a liquid?

Back

The cubes that are floating must be less dense than the liquid in the beakers.

Front

What are the basic building blocks of all matter?

Back

Atoms.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

Back

A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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

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What is an element?

Back

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number.