How do you determine the volume of an irregular solid? Describe the steps.
water displacement
What tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?
graduated cylinder, beaker
Define independent variable.
factor that the scientist is changing
What is volume?
space an object occupies
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.
Define dependent variable.
factor being measured
How is density calculated?
D = M / V
What unit is used to measure mass?
g
After a hypothesis is stated, what step of the scientific method comes next?
experiment
What is the factor in an experiment that does not change?
constant
Calculate the density of a 15 g object that has a volume of 24 mL?
SHOW WORK
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.
Why is it important to use SI units?
standard for accurately communicating data
Explain density.
Density is how compact something is, or the amount of mass something has within a given volume.
What tool is used to measure the volume of a solid?
Ruler
What is mass?
amount of matter in object
What is the SI unit for temperature?
Kelvin (K)
What unit is used to measure volume of a liquid?
L
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Problem/ question
What is the tool used to measure mass called?
balance
Name the SI unit prefixes in order from largest to smallest?