mass, matter, volume

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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Why do we measure mass?

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To find out how heavy or light something is.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or milliliters.

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How do we measure the volume of a liquid?

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We measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder or measuring cup.

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What is the meniscus?

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The meniscus is the curve at the surface of a liquid in a container, and we read the volume at the bottom of this curve.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

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Grams (g) and kilograms (kg) are commonly used to measure mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure volume?

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Milliliters (ml) and liters (L) are commonly used to measure volume.

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What is the maximum volume a standard graduated cylinder can measure?

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It can vary, but common maximums are 25 ml, 50 ml, or 100 ml.

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If an object has a mass of 100g, what can we say about it?

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It is relatively heavy compared to lighter objects.