Measuring Matter

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What is weight?

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The measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

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Which tool is used to measure mass?

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A spring scale.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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To measure the volume of liquids.

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What does a scale measure?

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The weight of an object.

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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 pull of gravity on that mass.

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What is a pan balance?

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A tool used to compare the mass of two objects.

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What is a triple beam balance?

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A tool used to measure the mass of an object with three beams.

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What is a beaker used for?

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To hold and measure liquids.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.