Measuring Matter

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What is a triple beam balance used for?

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A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object.

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What is a graduated cylinder used to measure?

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

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How do you measure the volume of an irregular shape?

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You measure the volume of an irregular shape using water displacement.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

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0°C is the freezing point of water.

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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

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100°C is the boiling point of water.

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What does mass measure?

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Mass measures the amount of matter in an object.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = Length x Width x Height (LxWxH).

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What tool would you use to measure liquid volume accurately?

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You would use a graduated cylinder to measure liquid volume accurately.