Measuring Matter (Mass, Volume, Density)

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams (g).

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, commonly measured in cubic centimeters (cm³) or milliliters (mL).

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, usually expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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What units are used to measure mass?

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g (grams) is the unit used to measure mass.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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cm³ (cubic centimeters) or mL (milliliters) are the units used to measure volume.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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If an object has a mass of 10g and a volume of 5cm³, what is its density?

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Density = 10g / 5cm³ = 2 g/cm³.

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If an object sinks in water, what can we infer about its density compared to water?

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The object is more dense than water.

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If two objects have the same volume but different masses, which one is more dense?

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The object with more mass is more dense.

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What is the density of an object with a mass of 4g and a volume of 2cm³?

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Density = 4g / 2cm³ = 2 g/cm³.