Lesson 3: Measuring Matter Essential Questions: Unit: Chemistry Lesson 3: Measuring Matter Essential Questions: 1.) Describe the units used to measure weight and mass 2.) Describe the difference between weight and mass
Weight Mass
Both measure a characteristic of an object Weight &Mass Both measure a characteristic of an object
Weight Measure of the force of gravity on you Weight depends on your location (planets) Tool: A scale SI unit of measure: Newton (N)
Mass The amount of matter in an object Always the same no matter location Tool: A balance SI unit of measure: Kilogram (kg)