Mod 2 Lesson 4

Question 1

accuracy

Answer 1

how closely a measurement aligns with a correct value

Question 2

objectively

Answer 2

not biased or influenced by personal opinions; opposite of subjectively

Question 3

mass

Answer 3

a measurement of the amount of matter in an object; is not dependent on gravity; the basic metric unit of mass is the gram

Question 4

meniscus

Answer 4

curved interface forms between the air and liquids when placed in a narrow tube such as a graduated cylinder

Question 5

quantitative observations

Answer 5

data and results that are measurable made with instruments such as rulers, scales, graduated cylinders, and thermometers

Question 6

tare

Answer 6

setting the balance to zero before the substance being measured is placed on the balance, often in a weigh boat