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MASS CHANGES
MASS CHANGES IN A CLOSED SYSTEM
| WORD | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| MASS | amount of matter compared to a standard |
| VOLUME | the amount of space an object takes up; L x W x H |
| HISTOGRAM | graph of frequency |
| BAR GRAPH | graph that uses bars to show how many objects are in a given category |
| OPEN SYSTEM | matter can enter or leave |
| CLOSED SYSTEM | matter cannot enter or leave |
| LAW OF CONSERVATION OF MASS | In all changes, mass is exactly conserved provided nothing is added and nothing escapes (a closed system). |