Test 1 Flashcards
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4 states of matter
Gas, liquid solid, plasma
What is temperature
the measure of heat in an object
What describes a liquid
Has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container
What describes a gas
It expands and flows freely and the molecules are spread far apart
What is volume
the amount of space an object takes up
What is mass
how much matter is in an object
Which of the following is what we use to measure length?
inches, feet, yards, and miles
What is matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
What do we use to measure the temperature?
Thermometer
What describes a solid
Molecules are packed closely together
What is length
the measurement of something from end to end
What are the two different units that temperature can be measured in?
celsius, fahrenheit,
What do we use to measure the length?
Ruler tape measure meter stick
What do scientists use to observe different types of matter?
Sight touch smell
I can find the VOLUME of an irregular solid by….
Adding it to a graduated cylinder with water and calculating the difference in water level.
Changes with location in the universe
Weight
What unit of measurement would be appropriate when measuring the length of your textbook?
Cm/centimeters
What is mass
a measure of how much matter in present in a substance or object; measured in grams, g
volume formula
LxWxH
Three things needed for fire
Oxygen, heat fuel
How do scientists study matter
By breaking things down
Four forces of the universe
Electromagnetism, gravity, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force
Matter is made up of…
Tiny particles
Can things be multiple matters
Yes