Density INV 2 flashcards

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What is density?

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A property of matter that describes how much matter is found in a certain volume.

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What is a derived property?

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To calculate the numerical value of a property using two or more measured amounts or properties.

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What is the formula for density?

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The mass of a type of matter divided by its volume (mass / Volume). Density is usually expressed in grams/milliliters or grams/cubic centimeters.

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What is mass?

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The quantity of matter present in a substance.

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What is a quantitative property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be measured.

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What is a ratio?

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The formula that compares the amounts or quantities of two different things.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space that a quantity of a substance occupies.