What is the factor in an experiment that does not change?
constant
What is mass?
amount of matter in object
Calculate the density of a 15 g object that has a volume of 24 mL?
SHOW WORK
What unit is used to measure mass?
g
What is the tool used to measure mass called?
balance
How do you determine the volume of an irregular solid? Describe the steps.
water displacement
What unit is used to measure volume of a liquid?
L
After a hypothesis is stated, what step of the scientific method comes next?
experiment
How is density calculated?
D = M / V
Explain how to convert 5 kg to mg.
Start at the prefix k and count # of jumps until you get to m. Move the decimal point the same number of spaces and fill in extra spots with 0. Label answer.
Define independent variable.
factor that the scientist is changing
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Problem/ question
What tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?
graduated cylinder, beaker
What tool is used to measure the volume of a solid?
Ruler
Name the SI unit prefixes in order from largest to smallest?
Explain how to use the density triangle to determine equations.
Cover up the letter for the variable you are trying to find. The remaining letters provide an equation for solving. Divide stacked #s and multiply #s together.
Explain density.
Density is how compact something is, or the amount of mass something has within a given volume.
Why is it important to use SI units?
standard for accurately communicating data
What is volume?
space an object occupies
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