Matter
Matter is everything that has substance and takes up space, or that has mass or volume
- Mass- the measure of the quantity of matter in an object
- Usually measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg)
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- Volume- the measure of the quantity of matter in an object
- Measured in mL or cm^3
- 1000 mL = 1 L
- 1 mL = 1 cm^3
Displacement
Displacement is a method used to calculate the volume or an irregular object
Steps:
- Fill the graduated cylinder with enough water to cover the object
- Note the starting volume using the correct number of sig-figs
- Slowly drop in the sample- without splashing the water
- Record the new volume
- Subtract the initial volume from the final volume to determine the volume of the sample, using the correct number of sig-figs
