6.1.2 Density Vocabulary

Front

to count, to figure a numerical conclusion

Back

calculate

Front

a tool used to measure volume of a liquid

Back

graduated cylinder

Front

Sort or put into groups based on similar and dissimilar physical, chemical, or biological characteristics.

Back

classify

Front

Tool used to measure mass

Back

triple beam balance

Front

Amount of matter in an object (measured with triple beam balance)

Back

mass

Front

anything that has mass and takes up space

Back

matter

Front

amount of space an object takes up (measured with a ruler or graduated cylinder)

Back

volume

Front

mass per unit volume, mass divided by volume

Back

density

Front

the comparison of the density of one material as it relates to another; frequently the comparison is to the density of water (sinking and floating)

Back

relative density

Front

the convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid

Back

meniscus