Section 3 Flashcards
What is density?
Measurement of substance in a given volume
What is volume?
Amt. of space matter occupies
What is SI?
International System of Units; used to measure the properties of matter
What is mass?
How much matter is in an object
What is weight?
The force of gravity acting on an object
What do you use to measure weight?
(lb) pounds; scale
What type of property is mass?
Physical property
What is special about mass? (hint: consistency)
Mass is the same everywhere
What is the SI unit of mass?
The (kg) kilogram
How many kg is in 1g ?
1000kg
What is the SI unit of volume?
cubic meter (m3) /liter (L) / millimeter (mL)
How many liters are in 1 mL?
1/1,000 L
Why is density important? Example.
Water an alcohol have the same exact physical traits. Finding their density easily differentiates the two.
What is the equation for density?
mass/volume=density
Density can be expressed in the…..
gram/cubic meter3
