Scientific Measurement

Front

What is the name of the scientific instrument used to measure mass accurately?

Back

Triple beam balance

Front

How do you read the volume of liquid in a graduated cylinder to the nearest tenth?

Back

Look at the bottom of the meniscus and estimate to the nearest tenth of the scale.

Front

Convert 5,000 mg to grams.

Back

5 g

Front

What is the SI base unit of length?

Back

Meter

Front

What is the term for the curve of a liquid in a container?

Back

Meniscus

Front

What is the SI unit for mass?

Back

Kilogram (kg)

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass/Volume

Front

What is the difference between weight and mass?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

What instrument is used to measure the volume of liquids?

Back

Graduated cylinder

Front

What is the term for the smallest unit of measurement in the metric system?

Back

Millimeter (mm)