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the amount of matter in an object is what
mass
what does the density of an object tell you?
if it will sink or float
what unit do we use to measure this object?
mL or cc
what is the formula for determining the volume of a regular-shaped object?
V= LxWxH=cm3
saltwater is an example of a
solubilty ( solution )
anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
amount of space somthing takes up
volume
solid, liquid, and gas are 3 states of what?
matter
the curve at the surface of a liquid
meniscus
the tendency of an object to resist change
inertia
what is the unit used for mass?
grams
what is the ratio of mass to volume?
density ( D= M/D )
how do you find the volume of an irregularly shaped object?
water displacement
what unit do we use to measure regular-shaped objects?
cubic units
the ability to conduct heat is called?
thermal conductivity
the amount of gravity on an object
weight
why can weight change
its gravity changes
why are characteristic properties important?
it is used to identify a substance
what is the formula for density
density= m/v
state of matter
what unit is used for weight
newtons
what is constant no matter where it is located
mass
in a density column where would you find the most dense liquid and where would you find the least dense liquid?
most dense at the bottom
leat dense on top
what is g/cm3 used for
unit of density
the ability of an object to burn is called?
flamability