Big Idea 8 Review

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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 does volume measure?

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Volume measures the amount of space an object takes up.

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What happens when the same poles of a magnet are brought together?

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The same poles (N/N or S/S) will repel each other.

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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 its identity.

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What tool can be used to measure volume?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure volume.

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What is the purpose of a balance?

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A balance is used to measure the mass 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 force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, shape, and texture are examples of physical properties.

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What does it mean to observe a property?

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To observe a property means to use your senses to gather information about an object.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.