Volume
Definition
Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.
Analogy
Think of volume like the inside of your backpack. The more books and supplies you can fit into it, the greater its volume.
Related terms
Capacity: This refers to the maximum amount that something can contain, often used interchangeably with 'volume'.
Cubic Meter (m^3): This is the standard unit for volume in the International System of Units (SI). It's like measuring how many standard-sized boxes (each 1 meter on all sides) you could fit inside your backpack.
Displacement: In terms of fluid mechanics, displacement refers to the volume of fluid displaced by an object when it's submerged. Imagine if your backpack was waterproof and you dunked it underwater - displacement would be how much water gets pushed out of the way.
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Which of the following describes the relationship between volume and entropy?
The density of a sample of nitrogen gas is found to be 7.00 g/L. Given that there are 10 mols of nitrogen present, what is the volume of the sample?
A gas has a volume of 9L at 20 degrees C. When the temperature is increased to 30 degrees C, what is the new volume of the gas? Assume ideal conditions.
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