Scientific Tools and Measurement

Front

What is the amount of matter or 'stuff' in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

Which quantity is measured using a balance scale?

Back

Mass

Front

Which science tools are used to measure liquid volume in milliliters (mL)?

Back

Beaker and graduated cylinder

Front

What tool can measure temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What is the group that we compare our experimental group to, which stays 'normal'?

Back

Control Group

Front

What is the tool used to measure length?

Back

Ruler

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

Back

Grams (g) or kilograms (kg)

Front

What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

Back

To measure the volume of liquids accurately.

Front

What is the definition of volume?

Back

The amount of space an object occupies.