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| the amount of matter in an object |
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| What is the unit used for mass? |
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| What is the lab tool that is used to measure mass? |
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| the amount of space that matter (an object) occupies |
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| To find the volume of a REGULARLY shaped object, what tool would you use, what is the formula, and what unit would be used? |
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TOOL: a ruler
FORMULA: multiply the length, width, and height (L X W X H)
UNIT: cm3 |
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| To find the volume of a IRREGULARLY shaped object, what tool would you use, what is the procedure, and what unit would be used? |
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TOOL: a graduated cylinder
PROCEDURE: volume displacement
UNIT: mL |
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| How do you do volume displacement? |
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-take a graduated cylinder,
-fill it with water to a certain amount,
-place the object in the graduated cylinder, and
-subtract the starting and final volumes |
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| the amount of mass there is in a specific volume |
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| What is the formula for density? |
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What are the units for density if:
a)the volume was of a REGULARLY shaped object
b)the volume was of a IRREGULARLY shaped object |
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g/cm3 (density of an object that is regular)
g/mL (density of an object that is irregular) |
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| Density is a characteristic property; meaning the density of a substance never changes. Why is the characteristic property of a substance considered useful information? |
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| It can be used to identify substances or objects. |
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| What is the density of water? |
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| 1.0 g/mL (This means that every milliliter of water has a mass of 1 gram) |
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