Measuring Matter

What scientific tool is pictured here?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Flask

• Test tube

What is a graduated cylinder used to measure?

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

• Amount

What is mass?

• The amount of matter in an object
• The amount of space an object takes up
• An object's ability to sink or float
• An object's weight

What object is pictured here?

• Scale
• Pan balance
• Mass balance
• Triple beam balance

How long is this nail?

• 7.0 centimeters
• 7.3 centimeters
• 7.3 millimeters
• 7.3 inches

What is the volume of water inside this graduated cylinder?

• 10.3 mL
• 13.0 mL
• 14.0 mL
• 15.0 mL

John measures a rock and finds it to be 16 grams.  What does John know about the rock?

• its mass
• its weight
• its volume
• its momentum

What is the volume of the fish?

• 18.0 cm³
• 6.0 cm³ 
• 38.0 cm³

Eben is trying to decide whether he is strong enough to pick up the box of toys.  Is this mass or volume?

• mass
• volume

Amy is trying to decide how many books she can fit in her backpack.  Is this mass or volume?

• mass
• volume