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Matter Study Guide

Answer using complete sentences

1. Explain how to find the volume of an irregular solid using volume displacement. (pg. 48)

the way to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object is to put it into a known volume of water. The
increase in total volume is equal to the volume
In your own words, write a definition of the following terms in the spaces provided.

2. Density (pg. 29) density is how much matter is in volume

3. Meniscus (pg. 47) is the curve of surface tension with a luiquid

4. Graduated cylinder : scientific tool used to measure liquid volume

5. Volume (pg. 46) Volume is the amount of space an object takes up

6. Mass (pg. 49)

mass is how much matter msskes up an object

Find the volume by water displacement or the formula method. Include the correct
units. (use pg. 48 as a guide)

7. 8.

32-38=
140 cm3 5cm3

Volume: Volume:
Calculate the missing value. Label units and show work for full credit!

D = M/V
M=DxV
V = M/D

9. A block of aluminum occupies a volume of 15.0 mL and has a mass of 40.5g. What is its
density?
15.0
____ = 2.5cm3/g
40.5

10. What is the mass of the ethyl alcohol that exactly fills a 200.0mL container? The density
of ethyl alcohol is 0.789 g/mL.

200.0 * 0.789 = 157.8g

11. What volume of silver will have a mass of exactly 2500.0 g. The density of silver is 10.5
g/cm3?
10.5
_____ = 239.0
2500.0