What is the name of the tool used to measure mass?
a scale
What is the name of this tool that can measure volume?
a graduated cylinder
True or False: All metals are attracted to magnets
False
If an item floats in water it is ________ dense than water.
If an item sinks in water it is ________ dense than water.
less -- more
Which item has more mass according to this image?
the apple
What is volume?
The amount of space an object takes up
Name one metal that is magnetic
steel, iron
Name a material that is an insulator and one that is a conductor
conductor: metal
insulator: glass, plastic, rubber
Name the items in this image from most dense to least dense.
honey, water, oil
What unit is used to measure mass?
grams
When water freezes, what happens to its volume?
A. it increases
B. it decreases
C. it remains the same
A. it increases
Name one metal that is nonmagnetic
aluminum, copper
Why does this pan have a plastic handle?
True or False: An item with a higher mass than water will be more dense (and sink)
False: It also depends on the item's volume and how much space this mass takes up
What is the mass of this car according to the image?
70 grams
What is one unit we use to measure volume?
mililiters, cm cubed, liters, etc.
What happens when you put the same side of two magnets together?
they repel each other or push away
Why do we wear winter coats when the temperature drops?
the coat is an insulator and will help keep your body heat in
Compare and contrast these two items:
Item A is more dense than water while item B is less dense that water
What is the difference between mass (grams) and weight (pounds)?
Weight is affected by gravity and can change if the amount of gravity changes, but mass is how many atoms are within you and is not affected by gravity
Measure the amount of water, add in your item, measure the new amount of water, find the difference between the two amounts.
Explain how a compass works
The magnet is attracted to the north pole which will therefore show you which direction is true north
Explain how you could test if an item is an electrical conductor or insulator.
Create a functioning circuit with a light, insert your item into the circuit and see if your light is on or off
What is the relationship between mass and volume in determining its density?