Density Vocabulary

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the relationship between grams and kilograms?

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Both grams and kilograms measure mass, and 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.

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What does calculation mean in science?

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Using mathematical operations to find an answer or solve a problem.

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What is a physical property?

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A property that can be observed or measured without changing the substance’s identity.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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How is density calculated?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What units are used to measure mass?

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Mass is typically measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Volume is typically measured in liters (L) or cubic centimeters (cm³).

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What is a characteristic property?

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A characteristic property is a property that does not change regardless of the amount of substance.