Identify Basic Scientific Measurements Using Laboratory Tools

Question 1

Scientists use what system to measure and record data?

Answer 1

Metric System or Systeme Internationale (SI)

Question 2

This system uses ___ ___ and ___ to increase or decrease size

Answer 2

Base Units, Prefixes

Question 3

The SI Base units for Mass, Length, and Time are:

Answer 3

Kilogram, Meter, and Second, Respectively

Question 4

___ units are also used to measure Volume

Answer 4

SI

Question 5

The Volume of a three-dimensional object has:

Answer 5

Length, Width, and Height are of which are measured in length units

Question 6

The SI base unit for Volume is more familiarly called a:

Answer 6

Liter

Question 7

The SI system also uses ___ to indicate the size of units

Answer 7

Prefixes

Question 8

The prefix “Kilo” means:

Answer 8

1,000 so 1 kilometer is 1,000 meters

Question 9

The prefix “Centi” means:

Answer 9

0.01, so 1 centimeter is 0.01 meters

Question 10

The prefix “Hecta” means:

Answer 10

100

Question 11

The prefix “Deca” means:

Answer 11

10

Question 12

The prefix “Deci” means:

Answer 12

0.1

Question 13

The prefix “Milli” means:

Answer 13

0.001

Question 14

Length is typically measured with a:

Answer 14

Ruler or meterstick

Question 15

Length is:

Answer 15

The distance from end to end of an object and is used to describe width, height, and length

Question 16

Be sure to always start measuring length from the ___ point on your measuring tool

Answer 16

0

Question 17

How is Volume measured?

Answer 17

In different ways, depending on the state of matter

Question 18

What is Volume?

Answer 18

The amount of space an object takes up

Question 19

The Volume of Solids can be calculated by:

The Sides can be measured using:

Answer 19

Multiplying the measurements of length, width, and height

Rulers or Metersticks

Question 20

Several types of glassware can be used to measure the ___ of liquids

Answer 20

Volume

Question 21

The most accurate tool in measuring Large Volumes is:

Answer 21

A Volumetric Flask

Question 22

The most accurate tool in measuring Small Volumes is:

Answer 22

A Volumetric Pipette

Question 23

Graduated Cylinders can also be used to measure a range of ___ in the laboratory, but they are less accurate than ___ ___ or ___

Answer 23

Volumes, Volumetric Flasks, Pipettes

Question 24

Liquids form a ___ in a measuring tool

Answer 24

Meniscus

Question 25

What is a Meniscus?

Answer 25

The curve formed at the top of a liquid in response to its container

Question 26

The Meniscus Curve can be:

Answer 26

Upward (Concave), Downward (Convex), or Flat, depending on the properties of the liquid and the container

Question 27

When measuring the Volume of a liquid, make sure that the line you are reading is:

Answer 27

Even with the center of the Meniscus

Question 28

What are used to measure the Mass of an object?

Answer 28

Balances

Question 29

What is Mass?

Answer 29

The amount of Matter in an object

Question 30

What are the 2 types of Balances used to measure Mass?

Answer 30

The Triple-Beam Balance and Electronic Balance

Question 31

What measurement of Mass is the most common? Why?

Answer 31

Electronic Balance because it is easier to use

Question 32

Large items with a large Mass would likely be measured using:

Answer 32

Kilograms (kg)

Question 33

It is more efficient to say a person has a mass of 75 ___ than to say a person has a mass of 75,000 ___

Answer 33

kg, grams

Question 34

Measuring a few drops of water makes more sense in ___ than in Liters

Answer 34

Milliliters

Question 35

For Length, small things like insects and fingernails should be measured in:

Answer 35

Millimeters

Question 36

Objects like the width of a piece of paper can be measured in:

Answer 36

Centimeters

Question 37

The height of a door or a ceiling should be measured in:

Answer 37

Meters

Question 38

The distance between two towns can be measured in:

Answer 38

Kilometers