Lesson 3; Unit 1: Metrics Flashcards
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1
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Mass
A
The amount of matter in an object (does not change due to gravity); measured in grams
2
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Volume-liquids
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Amount of space an object occupies; measured in liters; graduated cylinder/beaker to measure
3
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Volume - irregular solids
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Total water after object is dropped - volume of original water
4
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Density
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Amount of matter that occupies space; g/m^3; g/L; density = mass/volume
5
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Temperature (freezing and boiling point and the SI unit; what scale)
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Kelvin; use the Celsius scale; freezing point of water: 0C; boiling: 100C
6
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Concentration
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Amount of substance per defined space; weight by volume or volume by volume
7
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List the classification order from highest to lowest
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Giga, mega, kilo, hecto, Deka, base unit, deci, centi, milli, micro, nano
