1. 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

2. Weight
Mass

3. Both measure a characteristic of an object
Weight &Mass
Both measure a characteristic of an object

4. Weight Measure of the force of gravity on you
Weight depends on your location (planets)
Tool: A scale
SI unit of measure: Newton (N)

5. Mass The amount of matter in an object
Always the same no matter location
Tool: A balance
SI unit of measure: Kilogram (kg)