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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mass | Measures how much matter is present in a substance. |
| Gram, g | The basic metric unit of mass. |
| Volume | A measure of the space that matter occupies. |
| Cubic centimeter, cm³ | A metric unit of volume equal to a milliliter. |
| Milliliter, mL | A metric unit of volume. |
| Displacement | A procedure used to measure volume of a solid object by placing it in a known amount of liquid. |
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| Substance | Any form of matter that is uniform throughout and has consistent properties. |
| Physical Property | Characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, for example color, melting point, or conductivity. |
| Density | The mass of a substance divided by its volume. |
| Relative Density | The comparison of the density of one material as it relates to another; frequently the comparison is to the density of water (as in sinking or floating). |
| Density Formula | D=m/V Density=mass/volume |
| Classify/Classification | Sort or put into groups based on similar and dissimilar physical, chemical, or biological characteristics. |