Measure Matter Practice

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What is mass?

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

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How do you measure mass?

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Mass can be measured using a balance scale.

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What is the unit of mass?

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The unit of mass is grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What happens to the mass of an object when you remove part of it?

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The mass of the object decreases when you remove part of it.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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How do you measure the volume of a liquid?

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The volume of a liquid can be measured using a graduated cylinder.

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What is the principle of displacement?

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The principle of displacement states that the volume of an object submerged in a liquid is equal to the volume of liquid it displaces.

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If an object sinks in water, what can you say about its density?

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If an object sinks in water, it has a density greater than that of water.

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If an object floats in water, what can you say about its density?

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If an object floats in water, it has a density less than that of water.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume?

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The relationship between mass and volume is described by density, which is mass divided by volume.