Basic Concepts of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the four types of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the basic unit of mass?

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Grams (g).

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What are other commonly used units of mass?

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Kilogram and milligram.

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How is mass measured?

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Using a triple-beam balance.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is the basic unit of volume?

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Liter.

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What are other commonly used units of volume?

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Milliliter and cubic centimeter.

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How is volume measured?

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Using a graduated cylinder.