CH 8 Definitions

Question 1

Define Weight

Answer 1

The force of gravity acting on an object

Question 2

Define Mass

Answer 2

The amount of matter that makes up an object or substance

Question 3

Define Volume

Answer 3

The amount of space an object or substance takes up

Question 4

Define Displace

Answer 4

To take the place of

Question 5

Define Density

Answer 5

A measure of the mass per unit volume of a substance

Question 6

Define Characteristic Property

Answer 6

A property that makes a particular substance distinct from others

Question 7

Define Buoyancy

Answer 7

The upward supportive force on an object in a fluid

It determines whether an object sinks or floats.

Question 8

Define Swim Bladder

Answer 8

A controllable, balloon-like chamber that allows fish to alter their buoyancy

Question 9

Define Ballast Tanks

Answer 9

Compartments in a ship or submarine that take in water to keep the ship stable or help a submarine dive below the surface

Question 10

Define Meniscus

Answer 10

The meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a container, like a graduated cylinder.