Explain how the displacement method calculates volume.
Find the initial volume in the graduated cylinder. Place object in the graduated cylinder. Find the volume with the object. Calculate the difference in the two
List 2 things that should be talked about in the discussion step of the scientific method?
What was observed, data that was collected, patterns, sources of error, suggestions for improvement, etc.
Metric measurement is based on multiples of what number?
10
What should be restated in the conclusion of the scientific method?
Hypothesis.
List 3 tools used to measure volume.
Graduated cylinder, measuring cups, beakers, pipet, etc.
List 3 tools to measure mass.
Scale, pan balance, triple beam balance, spring scale, etc.
In your own words, describe what a hypothesis is.
What you think is going to happen.
In your own words, define volume.
The total amount of space an object takes up.
Other than meters, list 3 units for length.
millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, etc.
What is the base metric unit for volume?
Liters
In your own words, define length.
The distance from one point to another.
List one thing that can be measured, other than length, volume, and mass.
Time, temperature, weight, area, etc.
Other than grams, list 3 units of mass.
milligrams, centigrams, kilograms, tons, pounds, ounces, etc.
What is the base metric unit for mass?
Grams
In your own words, define mass.
The amount of matter in an object. Similar to weight but does not change with gravity.
List 3 tools that can be used to measure length.
Meter stick, ruler, trundle wheel, tape measure, yard stick, etc.
Which step of the scientific method is the steps you follow to do a lab?
Procedure
What is heavier, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
They both weigh the same.
Other than liters, list 3 units of volume.
milliliters, centiliters, kiloliters, cups, gallons, etc.
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