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Chemistry Precomps
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Chemistry
6th Grade
01/16/2012

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Term
what is matter
Definition
mass plus volume
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Define Volume
Definition
takes up space
Term
what is a meniscus?
Definition
a bowl cause by gravity and liquid climbing a wall
Term
what are the units for volume for a liquid?
Definition
L
liters
Term
what are the units for volume for a solid?
Definition

m3

meters cubed

Term
how do you measure the volume of a small, irregular object?
Definition
Volume displacement
Term
Define Mass.
Definition
The amount of matter is an object
Term
what is the difference beteween mass and weight
Definition
Weight depends on gravity
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What is a physical property?
Definition
Something you can observe or measure with out changing the substance
Term
Define Density.
Definition
Density = mass over volume
Term
how can density be used to determine what an object is?
Definition
Each and every object has its own unique density.
Term
how can density determine if an object will sink or float.
Definition
If the objects density is greater then 1 gram per cubic centimeter, it shall sink
Term
what are the 3 states of matter for water?
Definition
solid
liquid
gas
Term
a substance changes from state to state with
Definition
temperature
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