Measuring volume in a graduated cylinder

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What is volume?

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The amount of space something takes up.

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What are the 3 physical states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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Measuring the volume of liquids.

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What does the scale on a graduated cylinder indicate?

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The measurement increments for volume.

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How do you read the volume in a graduated cylinder?

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Look at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.

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What is the meniscus?

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The curve at the surface of a liquid in a container.

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What is the unit of measurement for volume in a graduated cylinder?

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Milliliters (mL).

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What is the difference between mass and volume?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while volume is the space it occupies.

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How can you find the volume of an irregular object?

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By using the water displacement method.

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What is the water displacement method?

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Submerging an object in water and measuring the change in water level.