| A | B |
|---|
| standard | unit that serves as a basis for making measurements |
| meter | basic unit of length in the metric system |
| liter | basic unit of liquid volume in the metric system |
| gram | basic unit of mass in the metric system |
| Celsius | temperature scale |
| 0 degrees | freezing |
| 100 | boiling |
| 24 | comfortable room temperature |
| 36 | body temperature |
| density | does not change with the size of the material |
| volume | the amount of space occupied by an object |
| mass | the amount of material in an object |
| weight | a measure of the force of gravity |
| meniscus | the curved surface of a liquid |
| cubic centimeter | measure of volume |
| 1000 | number of mL in a L |
| g/cm3 | best unit for expressing density of solids |
| g/mL | best unit for expressing density of liquids |
