Module #1: Measurement and Units Flashcards
1
Q
Matter
A
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
2
Q
1 cubic centimeter (cm^3) is equal to?
A
1 milliliter (mL)
3
Q
Meniscus
A
The curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube.
4
Q
Accuracy
A
An indication of how close a measurement is to the true value
5
Q
Precision
A
An indication of the scale on the measuring device that was used.
6
Q
What is a significant figure?
A
If…
- It is non-zero OR
- It is a zero that is between two significant figures OR
- It is a zero at the end of the number and to the right of the decimal point
7
Q
Density
A
An object’s mass divided by the volume that the object occupies
