Unit 2 science vocab

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volume

Back

how much space an object takes up

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density

Back

how closely molecules are packed together in an object

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mass

Back

the amount of matter that makes up an object (think weight)

Front

formula to find density

Back

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buoyancy

Back

the ability of an object to float in a fluid, related to its density compared to the fluid

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matter

Back

the substance of which all materials are made

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graduated cylinder

Back

a narrow container used to measure the volume of liquids

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displacement

Back

using the change in liquid measurement to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid object

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formula for volume (regular shaped object)

Back

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the three states of matter

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solid, liquid, gas