The amount of matter in an object
mass
The space enclosed or occupied by an object
volume
The mass of matter contained within a particular volume.
density
The measure of gravity acting on the matter in an object
weight
Name the states of matter
solid, liquid, gas (plasma)
The building block of all matter
atom
a distinct group of two or more atoms covalently bonded together
molecule
Types of data using description
qualitative or descriptive
type of measurable data
standardized system of units is referred to as:
SI
The unit for mass is?
grams or g
What is the unit for regular volume?
cm3
What is the unit for irregular volume?
ml
What is the formula for density?
d=m/v
Using a formula to solve for another unit of measure is also referred to as?
unit conversion
What is the formula for regular volume?
lengthxwidthxheight cm3
If I have an irregular object and I place it in a graduated cylinder that has 4 ml, and it rises to 12 ml, what is my volume?
8ml
This type of scientific model describes phenomena under certain conditions
law
Made of only one kind of element or compound
pure substance
A pure substance that consists of atoms with the same atomic number
element
Describe Brownian motion
random motion of particles suspended in a medium (a liquid or a gas)
the constant random motion of particles (high concentration to low concentration)
diffusion
A pure substance consisting of atoms of two or more different elements that are chemically combined
compound
This type of mixture has a uniform appearance throughout
homogenous
This type of mixture does not have a uniform appearnace
heterogenous