Measuring Matter

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What is the purpose of a triple beam balance?

Back

To measure the mass of an object.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass in a laboratory setting?

Back

Grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

Front

What is the appropriate unit of measurement for the length of a pencil?

Back

Centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm).

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What is the appropriate unit of measurement for the volume of a liquid?

Back

Milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What is the definition of mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

Front

What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, typically measured in liters or milliliters.

Front

How do you convert grams to kilograms?

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Divide the number of grams by 1000.

Front

What instrument would you use to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object?

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A graduated cylinder or water displacement method.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.