| A | B |
| Triple beam balance | mechanical balance with three beams using a fulcrum |
| graduated cylinder | used to make accurate liquid volume measurements |
| surface tension | an increased attraction of molecules at the surface of liquid |
| scientifc method | a step by step, logical procedure that is repeatable and answers a question. |
| problem | a question that can be solved through experimentation |
| hypothesis | Predict a possible answer to the problem. Written as If.. then.. because |
| procedures | Step by step instructions for doing an experiment |
| electronic scale | masses accurately without the use of a fulcrum. |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| linear measurement | involving measurement in one dimension: usually length |