Matter and Measurements Flashcards
Define Matter
Anything that has mass and volume
Mass
The measure of of matter in a substance
Weight
the force of gravity acting on an object
Volume
The measure of the amount of space an object takes up
What is the SI unit for Mass?
Kilograms (Kg)
What is the SI unit for Volume?
Cubic Meters (m^3)
Mass and weight are proportional if ___ is constant
the strength of gravity is constant
what is the Displacment method
A method used to measure the volume by putting an object into a container and measuring how the water rises
Law of Conservation of Mass
Matter is not created nor destroyed in any chemical or physical change
Property
a description of how an object looks, feels, or acts
What are the three states of matter
Gas, Liquid, and Solid
Density
Mass per unit of volume
Density Formula
D=m/v