Chapter One, Lesson Three: Measuring Matter Flashcards
Describe the units used to measure mass and volume, and explain how to determine the density of a material
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weight
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Your weight is a measure of the force of gravity on you.
2
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mass
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The amount of matter in an object is its mass.
3
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International System of Units
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To measure the properties of matter, scientists use a system called the International System of Units.
4
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volume
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The amount of space that matter occupies is called its volume.
5
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density
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Density is a measure of the mass of a material in a given volume.
