Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 2 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Exercises - Questions - Page 47: 14

Answer

Mass is a measure of how much matter is contained in an object.

Work Step by Step

Weight is measure of the gravitational pull on an object. Weight can change from planet to planet, based on differences in gravitational forces, but mass remains constant.
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