Chapter One

4. The extent of a surface
7. an important relationship
9. Equals mass divided by volume
10. A description of a theory or idea that accounts for all known properties
12. Metric unit commonly used to measure liquid volume
13. A relationship between two numbers that is obtained when one number is divided by another.
16. Compares two situations in which all the influencing factors are identical except one
17. A referent unit that makes it possible to communicate and duplicate measurements
18. Established in 1791, used throughout the world
20. System of measurement adopted by the early English civilization
21. Qualities or attributes that are usually peculiar to an object

1. Four properties that cannot be described in simpler terms
2. A specific set of relationships than is usually identified in a law
3. How much space something occupies
5. The standard unit for mass in the metric system
6. False; A deceptive practice that uses the appearance or language of science to convince, confuse, or mislead people into thinking that something has scientific validity when it does not
8. Defined by comparing, procedure, and counting an agreed upon referent
10. The standard unit for length in the metric system
11. A specific quantity of an object that can have different values
14. The standard until for time
15. Measured properties
17. (abrv) The International System of Units
19. A broad working hypothesis that is based on extensive experimental evidence