Science Chapter 9 Study Guide

Question 1

If an object is ____ then it is able to float

Answer 1

buoyant

Question 2

the more tightly matter is packed, the greater the

Answer 2

density

Question 3

density is measured by dividing an object’s ____ by its _____

Answer 3

mass by its volume

Question 4

The stronger the pull of ________, the more an object __________

Answer 4

gravity, weights

Question 5

_______ and _______ are the English units for weight

Answer 5

ounces and pounds

Question 6

A ________ is the metric unit for weight

Answer 6

newton

Question 7

The ______ __________ is a chart that classifies all known elements

Answer 7

periodic table

Question 8

Elements are organized into columns and rows called ______ and _________

Answer 8

periods and groups

Question 9

A _________ has no properties of metals (oxygen, hydrogen).

Answer 9

nonmetal

Question 10

A _______________ has some but not all of the properties of metals (silicon).

Answer 10

metalloid

Question 11

A substance made of two or more elements is called a _____________. Water (hydrogen and oxygen) and table salt (sodium and chlorine) are not elements.

Answer 11

compound

Question 12

The 3 state of matter are _______, ________, and _________.

Answer 12

solid, liquid and gas

Question 13

Length is measured in _________

Answer 13

units

Question 14

area is measured in __________ units

Answer 14

square

Question 15

Volume is measured in _________ units

Answer 15

cubic