Volume
the amount of space an object occupies
(in liters)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Volume | the amount of space an object occupies
(in liters) |
Mass | the quantity of matter in a given object
(in grams) |
Temperature | the degree of how hot/cold an object is
(in degrees Celsius) |
Meniscus | the curve of the liquid in the container |
To read the Volume of a liquid | read from the bottom of the curve at eye level ![]() |
Archimedes’ Theory of Displacement | An object will displace a volume of water equal to its own |
F --> C | F = 9/5 C + 32 |
C --> F | C = 5/9 (F - 32) |
beaker | round glass with a "beak" on one side ![]() |
graduated cylinder | tall glass in markings of 10, that has a pouring mechanism ![]() |
Erlenmeyer flask | the classic triangle shaped glass ![]() |
Units of conversion highest value | Kelio "K" with 1 Km = 1,000m ![]() |
Units of conversion Deci | "d" with 1m = 10dm |
Units of conversion Centi | "c" with 1m = 100cm |
Units of conversion Mili | "m" with 1m = 1,000mm |
Units of conversion Micro | longer "u" with 1m = 1,000,000um |
Units of conversion Nano | "n" with 1m = 1,000,000,000nm |




