science flash cards
Metric system
A system of measure based on the number 10.
Matter
everything, anything with mass and takes up space
property
A characteristic that is observable and measurable
Length
Distance from end to end
SI unit: m = meter
Equipment: ruler
width
Distance from side to side
height
Distance from top to bottom
volume
The amount of space taken up by something
SI unit: L = liter
Equipment: beaker, graduated cylinder, ruler
length x width x height = volume
mass
The amount of matter in an object
SI unit: kg = kilogram
Equipment: triple beam balance
weight
The force exerted by mass (involves gravity)
meniscus
Curve in the upper surface of a liquid
*remember to read from the bottom of the meniscus
displacement method
Method used to measure the volume of irregular solids using a graduated cylinder
density
How tightly packed an object is
Density = mass
volume
observations
Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact
inference
Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion
Quantitative observations
A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical
