Science Matter

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What does a balance scale measure?

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A balance scale measures mass or weight.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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What does a ruler measure?

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A ruler measures length.

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What happens to the state of matter when an ice cube melts?

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When an ice cube melts, its state of matter changes from solid to liquid.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is oxygen.

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What tool would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

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You would use a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of a liquid.