Measuring Matter

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What is a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is a tool used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

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What is a spring scale used for?

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A spring scale is used to measure the mass or weight of an object.

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What is a beaker?

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A beaker is a container used to hold and mix liquids.

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What is a test tube?

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A test tube is a small glass container used to hold small amounts of liquids for experiments.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing it.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is the length of an object.

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What does it mean if an object sinks in water?

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If an object sinks in water, it means its density is greater than that of water.