Measuring Matter

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a cube?

Back

Volume = side length × side length × side length (V = s³)

Front

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 5 cm?

Back

125 cm³

Front

What does it mean if a substance is very dense?

Back

It has a large mass relative to its volume.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and volume?

Back

Density is the ratio of mass to volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

Front

What unit is used to measure mass?

Back

Kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Front

What unit is used to measure volume?

Back

Cubic centimeters (cm³) or milliliters (mL).

Front

How many cubic centimeters are in one milliliter?

Back

1 cm³ = 1 mL.

Front

What is density?

Back

Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.

Front

If an object has a lot of mass, what can we conclude about it?

Back

It contains a lot of matter.