| Term | Definition |
|---|
| volume | the amount of space that matter occupies |
| milliliter | a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter |
| meniscus | Curve of the liquid (read the bottom of the curve) |
| cubic centimeter | a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter |
| graduated cylinder | instrument used to measure volume of a liquid |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| weight | a measure of the force of gravity on an object |
| gram | a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram |
| solution | a very well mixed mixture, having the same properties throughout |
| suspension | a mixture in which particles can be seen and easily seperated by seperation or filtration |
| colloid | a mixture with small undisolved particles that cannot be settled out |
| solvent | the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount and dissolves a solute |
| solute | the part of a solution present in a lesser amount and dissolved by the solvent |
| concentration | the ampunt of one material dissolved in the given amount of another material |
| solubility | a measure of how well a solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature |
| saturated | being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature |
| unsaturated | not saturated |
| supersatured | expanding the solvent and hides the solute. holds more solute than usual |
| precipitant | a solid that forms from a solution during the chemical reaction |
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