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Chemistry
Term | Definition |
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Accuracy | How close a measured value is to an accepted value |
Constants | All other factors, except the one whose effect is being studied |
Conversion Factor | Ratio of equivalent values used to express the same quantity in different units |
Density | A ratio that compare the mass of a to its volume |
Dependent Variable | The variable being measured or watched, also called the outcome or the responding variable |
Dimensional Analysis | Technique for problem solving that employs conversion factors to get desired units, also known as the factor label method |
Independent Variable | The variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the experimenter |
Graphical Analysis | Technique used to determine trends, relationships, make predictions, and develop a mathematical model |
Law of Conservation of Mass | matter can neither be created or destroyed |
Mass | Amount of matter |
Matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
Measurement | comparison between a standard and the object being measured should include all certain digits and one uncertain digit. |
Metric System | meter, liter and grams as units of length, capacity and weight or mass. |
Percent of Error | The ratio of error to the accepted value, used to determine accuracy of an experiment |
Precision | |
Significant Figures | The number of all known digits reported in measurements plus one estimated digit. |
System | |
Uncertaintly | When recording a measurement it is not possible to measure exactly. Generally uncertainty of a measurement is +/- 0.1 |
Variables | The factors that influence the outcome of an experiment |
Volume | The amount of space that a substance or object occupies. |