Midterm Studyguide 1/2 Flashcards
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What is the amount of matter in an object?
Mass
The amount of space an object takes up
Volume
The curve of a liquid that you measure from
Meniscus
An explanation you can use to predict new events
Theory
The study of matter and energy
Physical science
The variable that you choose to change
Independent variable
The variable for the differences you will measure
Dependant variable
The metric unit for length
Meter
The metric unit of mass
Gram
The metric unit for volume
Liter
Tube like cylinder
Test tube
Balances mass
Balance
Measures temperature
Thermometer
Long-tube, has cap on the bottom to steady it.
Graduated cylinder
Cup shape, with slight curve
Beaker
Phase where particles are stuck in place
Solid
Phase with slowest moving particles
Solid
Phase with particles move most rapidly
Gas
Phase that is most tightly packed
Solid
(2) phases with no definite shape
Liquid, gas
(2) phases definite volume
Solid, liquid
Smallest particle in an element
Atom
Substance that cannot be broken down
Mixture
Mixture formed when substances dissolve
Solution